Acer Extensa 3100 Service Guide
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Chapter 115 Touchpad The build-in touchpad is 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 central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics Use the touchpad as follows: TMove your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. TPress the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button TUse 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 scroll bar of windows applications. 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 one. Tap once.
16Chapter 1 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 menuClick one. ScrollClick and hold to move up/down/left/ right. FunctionLeft button (1)Right button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3)
Chapter 117 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 mumeric 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 simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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 (complete 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 keypadType numbers in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypadHold 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.
18Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 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. 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: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + + Undoes the minimize all windows action. Application keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application’s context menu. Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagementLaunches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
Chapter 119 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 : Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Fn-wVolume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-yVolume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
20Chapter 1 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. 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. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
Chapter 121 Using System Utilities Acer eManager Innovative Acer eManagement software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -- Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery. IconItemDescription Acer eSetting It is an easy way to manage the settings and security of your PC. Acer ePresentation It takes the hassle out of making presentations. Acer ePowerManagementIt provides a central location from where to control all your PC’s power schemes and maximise battery life. Acer eRecovery It backs up your files preventing data loss in the event of a system crash.“Launch keys” on page 20 Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement Acer eRecovery “Launch keys” on page 20 Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement Acer eRecovery “Launch keys” on page 20 Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement Acer eRecovery “Launch keys” on page 20 Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement Acer eRecovery
22Chapter 1 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Start All Programs Launch Manager
Chapter 123 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor ItemSpecification CPU type Intel ® Pentium® M processor 740/750/760/770/780 (2MB L2 cache, 1.73/ 1.87/2.0/2.13/2.26 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Intel ® Celeron® M processor 360/370/380 (1MB L2 cache, 1.4/1.5/1.6 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) CPU package CPU on board no socket CPU core voltage Depend on DVI CPU I/O voltage 1.2V System Board Major Chips ItemController System core logic Intel ® 915GM / ICH6-M Super I/O controller NS 87392, LPC interface Audio controller Codec ALC655 Video controller UMA (built-in Intel ® 915GM) Hard disk drive controller ICH6-M Keyboard controller Renesas RE144B FIR controller NS 87392 PCMCIA / card reader / 1394 controllerTI PCI7411 DDR-soDIMM controller built-in Intel ® 915GM BIOS ItemSpecification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32 lead of TSSOP Supported protocols ACPI 2.0, PC Card 95, SMBIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394, WFM 2.0 (Wired for Management) BIOS password control Set by setup manual L2 Cache Item Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 2M (Intel ® Pentium® M processor 740/750/760/770/780) 1M (Intel ® Celeron® M processor 360/370/380) 1st level cache control Always enabled 2nd level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Always enabled
24Chapter 1 . . System Memory ItemSpecification Memory controller Intel ® 915GM Memory size 256MB/512MB/1GB DIMM socket number 2 Supports maximum memory size per slot1024 MB Supports maximum memory size 2GB Supports DIMM type DDRII SDRAM standard Supports DIMM Speed 400/533 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. LAN Interface ItemSpecification Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection LAN connector type RJ45 Wireless LAN InviLink. 802.11b/g dual-band LAN connector location Right side Modem/Bluetooth Interface ItemSpecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K ITU Supports modem/bluetooth protocol V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval Wake-on-Ring ready Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Left side VGA NoticeUMA Chipset for suitable VGA type Intel (R) 915GM USB Port ItemSpecification USB compliancy level 2.0 OHCI USB 2.0 Number of USB port 3 Location Right Side *1 Left Side *2 ItemSpecification Audio Controller AC’ 97 Codec (ALC 655)