Acer Aspire 4320 Service Guide
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Chapter 115 Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs 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: + Displays the desktop. + Opens the Windows Explore. + Opens the Search: All Files dialog box. + Cycles through Sidebar gadgets. + Locks your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you’re not connected to a network domain) + Opens Help and Support. + Minimizes all windows. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Cycles through programs no the taskbar. + Opens Ease of Access Center. + Opens Windows Mobility Center. + Displays the System Properties dialog box + + Restores the minimized windows to the desktop. + Activates next taskbar button. + Brings all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar. + + Searchs for computers (if you are on a network) + + Uses the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Window Flip 3-D Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application’s context menu.
16Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription + Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + Acer ePower ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See “Acer Empowering Technology” on page 18. + Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness +Play/Pause Plays or pauses the media. +Stop Stops the media playing.
Chapter 117 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 symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1.Open a text editor or word processor. 2.Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. +Previous Returns to previous media file. + Next Jumps to next media file. Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
18Chapter 1 Acer Em powering Technology Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: TAcer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. TAcer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. TAcer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. TAcer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. TAcer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. TAcer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. TAcer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. TAcer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology toolbar, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function. Em powering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select “Password Setup” to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.
Chapter 119 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
20Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. DC Mode (Battery mode) There are three pre-defined profiles - Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. You can also define the power plan optimized for your needs. To create new power plan 1. Select a predefined power plan and click the “ “ icon shown on the lower left-hand side. 2.Enter the name for the newly created power plan. 3.Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to what you want. 4.Change the display and sleep settings as desired. 5.Click “OK“ to apply the setting. 6.A new power plan is created.
Chapter 121 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the time shown in the “Remaining Battery Life” field. For additional power options, click “More Power option”.
22Chapter 1 Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel surround sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
Chapter 123 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your won file- specific password when encrypting a file. NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!