Acer Aspire 9400 Service Guide

Chapter 15
Outlook View
Front Open View
Aspire 9400/7100
Just for Starters...
# Icon Item Description
 
 
  

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TravelMate 5600/5100
#IconItemDescription
1 N/A Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays 
computer output.
2 N/A Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the 
status of the computer’s functions and components.
3 Wireless communication 
buttonPress to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to 
indicate the status of wireless LAN  communications.
4 Bluetooth communication 
buttonPress to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to 
indicate...

Chapter 17
Closed Front View
Aspire 9400/7100
TravelMate 5600/5100
10 Bluetooth communication 
indicatorIndicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
11 Wireless communication 
indicatorIndicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
12 N/A Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use 
the computer.
13 N/A Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
14 N/A Power button Turns the computer on and off.
15 N/A Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs....

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Left View
Right View
#IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security 
lock.
2 N/A Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or 
tray-load depending on model).
3 N/A Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active (location 
depends on model).
4 N/A Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depends 
on model).
5 N/A Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive...

Chapter 19
Rear View
Bottom View
#IconItemDescription
1 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., 
USB mouse, USB camera).
2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, 
LCD projector).
3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
5 N/A Battery Powers the computer.
#ItemDescription
1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
2 Cooling fan Helps keep...

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Indicators
Your computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel.                                                                             
The front panel indicators are visible when the computer cover is closed up..
IconItemDescription
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Caps Lock activity Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock activity Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Power Indicates the status of  computer’s power status....

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Easy-Launch Buttons
Located  above the keyboard are four buttons. They are mail, Web browser, Empowering Key and one user-
programmable button.
ItemDefault Application
Acer Empowering Technology (User-programmable)
Mail Email application (User-programmable)
Web Browser Internet browser (User -programmable)
P User programmable 
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
"Acer 
Empowering Technology" on page 1
"Launch Manager" on page 32
Easy-launch button Default application1. Charging:
2....

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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(2)  to move the cursor.
TPress the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two...

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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 numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To...

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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.Windows logo 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...