Acer Aspire 5600 Service Guide

Chapter 115
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four easy-launch  buttons. They are User-Programmable 
Button, Mail, Web Browser, Acer Empowering Key from left to right.
ItemDefault Application
P User programmable 
e Acer Empowering Technology(User-programmable)
Web Browser Internet browser(User -programmable)
Mail Email application(User-programmable)
          Aspire 5600
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
"Acer 
Empowering Technology" on page 1
"Launch Mana g...

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Touchpad
The build-in touchpad is a  pointing device that senses movement on its surface. 
This means the cursor responds as you move  your finger across the surface of the touchpad.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm  rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
Touchpad Basics
TMove your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
TPress the left (1) and right  (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two...

Chapter 117
Using the Keyboard 
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
 
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To si...

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Windows Keys
       The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins.
Hotkeys
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 hotkeys, press and hold the  key before 
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Cursor-control keys 
on embedded  keypad Hold  while using cursor-
control keys.
Hold  while using cursor-control 
keys.
Main keyboard  keys Hold...

Chapter 119
Hot KeyIconItemDescription
Fn+F1 Hot key help This key will cause a help  message to appear on the display 
device that describes the definition 
and functionality of the unit hot 
keys. 
Fn+F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSetting in  Acer Empowering Technology.  
See “Acer Empowering 
Technology”
Fn+F3 Acer ePower  ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower 
Management in Acer Empowering 
Technology. See “Acer 
Empowering Technology”
Fn+F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode
Fn+F5 Display...

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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your 
keyboard. Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on 
and off
Fn+F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off
Fn+ w Volume up Increases the sound volume
Fn+ y Volume down Decreases the sound volume
Fn+ x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness
Fn+ z Brightness down  Decrease  the screen brightness
Hot KeyIconItemDescription
Fn-F5
Fn-F6
Fn-F7
Fn-F8
Fn-
Fn-...

Chapter 121
The Euro Symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold   and then press the   key 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.ht m for more information.
The US Dollar Sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold   and then press the   key at 
the...

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Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, firs t ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, 
select  Start, Control Panel , Display  and click on  Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the 
display box and then click the check box Extend my  Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to 
confirm the new settings and click  OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy...

Chapter 123
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above rhw keyboard.  You can access 
the Launch Manager by clicking on  Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager  to start the application.
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and  repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to 
keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans  all files on your computer. To perform...

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You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic 
intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it  runs in the background so that you 
do not have to stop working.
For more information refer to  the Norton Antivirus Help menu.