Acer Aspire 6935 Series User Manual

							
Chapter 113
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email,  Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email a nd Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To 
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Empowering  Te c h n o l o g y Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
2 Wireless  communication 
button/Indicator Enable/disables the wireless function. Indicates the 
status of wireless LAN communication.
3 Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
4 Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
5Bluetooth  communication 
button/indicator Enable/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the 
status of Bluetooth communication. 
						

							
14Chapter 1
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneat h the touchpad to perform selection and execution 
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left a nd right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is 
the same as clicking the left button.
Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and  move left or right a page. This button mimics your 
cursor pressing on the right scr oll bar of Windows applications.
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your infers - dr y 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.
FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3)
Execute Quickly click  twice Tap twice (at the 
same speed as 
double-clicking a 
mouse button)
Select Click once Tap once.
Drag Click and hold,  then use finger 
on the 
touchpad to 
drag the cursor Tap twice (at the 
same speed as 
double-clicking a 
mouse button); rest 
your finger on the 
touchpad on the 
second tap and 
drag the cursor
Access 
context menu Click once
Scroll Swipe up/down/left/ right  using Acer 
FingerNav 4-way 
control function (for 
selected models) or 
click and hold to 
move up/down/left/
right (for selected 
models) 
						

							
Chapter 115
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 and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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. 
Lock keyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock 
 +  When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The 
keys function as a calculator (compl
ete with the arithmetic operators +, -, 
*, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. 
A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock 
 +  When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you 
press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work 
with some applications.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
Number keys on 
embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal 
manner.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypad Hold 
  while using cursor-
control keys. Hold 
  while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold   while typing letters on 
embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal 
manner. 
						

							
16Chapter 1
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows 
keyPressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows 
Start button; it launc
hes the Start menu. 
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
 :  Open or close the Start menu
< > + :  Display the desktop
< > + :  Open Windows Explore
< > + :  Search for a file or folder
< > + :  Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + :  Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network 
domain), or switch users (if youre not connected to a network domain)
< > + :  Minimizes all windows
< > + :  Open the Run dialog box
< > + :  Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + :  Open Ease of Access Center
< > + :  Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + :  Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + :  Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + :  Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using 
Windows Flip 3-D
< > + :  Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows 
Sidebar
 + < > + :  Search for computers (if you are on a network)
 + < > + :  Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs 
on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note:  Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some 
shortcuts may not function as described.
Application 
key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens 
the applications context menu. 
						

							
Chapter 117
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer 
Empowering Technology. 
 +  Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches Acer ePower Management in Acer 
Empowering Technology. 
 +  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.
 + 
						

							
18Chapter 1
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 t he 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. 
						

							
Chapter 119
Acer Empowering Technology
Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and 
manage your new Acer notebook. It f eatures the following handy utilities: 
‰ Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home 
Theater on your system.
‰ Acer ePower Management opt imizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
‰ Acer eDataSecurity Management prot ects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models).
‰ Acer eRecovery Management backs  up and recovers data flexibly, reliablyand completely.
‰ Acer eSettings Management a ccesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, press the <   > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the 
appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function. 
						

							
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Empowering Technology password
You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer 
eRecovery Management to protect your data.
To set the Empowering Technology password:
1. Launch Acer eRecovery Management.
2. Click the Restore tab.
3. Click Password settings. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialog box pops up.
4. Click Create a new password.
5. In the Create a New Password dialog box, key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes. 
Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters.
6. Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password.
7. Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked.
8. Click OK to set the password. 
						

							
Chapter 121
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 experi ence the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output 
from the speakers fitted to your  system via Dolby Surround sound technology. Music mode lets you enjoy your 
favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
To choose your playback device, click the icon on  the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management 
window. 
						

							
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Acer ePower Management   
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management 
options. To access this utility, select Acer ePower  Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run 
the program from the Acer Empowering Technology pr ogram group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows 
power icon in the system tray an d select Acer ePower Management.
AC Mode (Adapter mode)
The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” Yo u can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other 
settings, or click on buttons to turn the following func tions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire 
(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.
DC Mode (Battery mode)
There are four pre-defined profiles -  Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can 
also define up to three of your own.
To create new power profile
1. Change power settings as desired.
2. Click “ Save as... ” to save to a new power profile.
3. Name the newly created profile.
4. Select whether this profile is for  Adapter or Battery mode, then click  OK.
5. The new profile will appear in the profile list.