Acer Aspire 1710 Service Guide

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Re a r  P a n e l
#IconPortDescription
1 Two USB ports Connects USB 2.0 devices.
2 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a 
phone line.
3 S-video Connects to a television or display device 
with S-video input.
4 External display port Connects an external (VGA) display 
devices monitor.
5 COM port Connects to other serial interface devices.
6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device, such as a 
printer.
8 PS2 port Connects to a PS2 mouse.
9 Kensington lock slot Attaches a security connector. 
						

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Bottom Panel
#ItemDescription
1 Battery cover Protects the battery bay.
2 Sub-woofer Enhances the audio quality
3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged 
use. 
						

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Indicators
The computer provides an array of five indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to two indicators 
positioned at the top right hand corner of the LCD panel. These indicators show the status of the computer and 
its components.
The five indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information:
#IconFunctionDescription
1 Hard Disk Drive Activity Lights when the hard disk drive is active.
2 Battery Charge Green--the AC adapter is connected and the 
battery is fully charged.
Amber--the AC adapter is connected and the 
battery is charging.
Off--the AC adapter is not connected, or the 
battery is not installed.
3 Caps Lock Activity Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
4 Num Lock Activity Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
5 Scroll Lock Activity Lights when Numeric Lock key is activated. 
						

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The two indicators located at the front of the unit provide the following status information:
#IconFunctionDescription
1 Power  Mode Steady green--the computer is on (even if the 
display is turned off).
Steady orange--the computer is in standby 
mode.
Off--the computer is turned off, or in the 
hibernation mode.
2 InviLink Indicator Indicates status of wireless or Bluetooth 
(optional) communications.
Orange--WLAN
Blue--Bluetooth 
						

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 Ke y b o a r d
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Special keys
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically 
shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.
Lock keyDescription
Caps Lock
@
When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Toggle on and 
off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard.
Num Lock (Fn-F11)
]
When ] is on, the embedded numeric keypad can be used. Toggle on and off 
by pressing the Num Lock Key.
Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)
[
When [ is on, the screen toggles up or down one line at a time when the up 
and down cursor control keys are pressed.
Note: Scroll Lock doesn’t work in all applications. Toggle on and off by pressing the 
Scroll Lock Key. 
						

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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeysDescription
Windows logo key
     
Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below 
are a few examples:
 + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
 + E (Explores My Computer)
 + F (Finds Document)
 + M (Minimizes All)
j+  + M (Undoes Minimize All)
 + R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the 
application’s context menu. 
						

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
contrast and brightness, volume output 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 KeyFunctionDescription
Fn+
lHotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Fn+
mDevice Manager Accesses Windows Device Manager.
Fn-
nPower Scheme Toggle Select suitable power scheme to the system.
Fn-
oSleep Puts the computer in Sleep Mode, which can be 
defined via the advanced section of the Power 
Management Properties in the Windows Control 
Panel.
Fn-
pDisplay toggle Switches display output between the system LCD, an 
external monitor and both the sytem LCD and external 
monitor.
Note: UMA sku should use Ctrl+Alt+F1 Intel 
international hot key, when LCD monitor is hot 
plugged.
Fn-
qScreen blank Turns the LCD backlight off to save power; press any 
key to resume.
Fn-
rTouchpad on/off Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-
sSpeaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
Fn-
xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-
¨
zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Fn-
wVolume up Increases the sound volume.
Fn-
yVolume down Decreases the sound volume.
Fn-
{Home
Functions as the g key.
Fn-
}End
Functions as the d key. 
						

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Euro key
Your computer supports the new Euro currency character. First, hold down the Alt Gr key, and then press the 
Euro key.
Keyboard ergonomics
The wide palm rest area provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard. The 
ergonomic design enables you to adopt a relaxed, yet very efficienct, typing style.  
						

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To u c h p a d
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2 - compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor 
responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same 
functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in documents and 
web pages.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and effiency.
To u c h p a d  b a s i c s
Use the touchpad as follows:
TSlide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor. Tap the 
touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.
TPress the left (1) and right (3) click buttons to perform selection and execution functions, just as 
you would use the buttons on a computer mouse.
TUse the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. Press the top of the key to 
scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down.
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonTa p
Execute Click twice quickly. Tap twice quickly.
Select Click one. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold. Then, slide 
your finger across the 
touchpad to drag the cursor 
over the selection.Tap twice quickly. On the 
second tap, slide your finger 
across the touchpad to drag 
the cursor over the selection.
Access 
content menuClick once. 
						

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Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. These buttons are 
called launch keys. They are designated as key 1, key 2, key 3, key 4, key 5. By default, key 1 is used to 
launch wireless LAN/Bluetooth, key 2 is to launch the E-mail application, and key 3 is used to launch the 
internet browser. Keys 4 and 5 start the Launch Manager application. All five launch keys can be set by the 
user. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Manager.
 
Launch keyIconDescription
InviLink Enable or disables wireless or Bluetooth 
(optional) connectivity.
E-mail Launch your E-mail application
Web browser Launches your Internet browser.
P1 User-programmable
P2 User-programmable