Acer Travelmate 270 Service Guide

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Embedded Numeric Keypad
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.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Number keys on embedded 
keypadType numbers in a normal 
manner.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold
 j while using 
cursor-control keys.Hold Fn while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters 
on embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal 
manner. 
						

							Chapter 117
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows logo 
keyStart button.  Combinations with this key perform 
special functions.  Below are a few examples:
 + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
 +  E (Explores My Computer)
 +  F (Finds Document)
 +  M (Minimizes All)
j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
  + R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application 
keyOpens a context menu (same as a right-click). 
						

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Hot Keys
The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume output.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 System Property Displays the System Property.
Fn-F3 Power Options Display the Power Options Properties used by the 
computer (function available if supported by operating 
system). 
See “Power management” on page 25.
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
See “Power management” on page 25.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, 
external monitor (if connected) and both the display 
screen and external monitor.
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. 
						

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Fn-yVolume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-
xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-
zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription 
						

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The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a 
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE:  For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro 
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. 
To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000, follow the steps below:
1.Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2.Double-click on Keyboard.
3.Click on the Language tab.
4.Verify that keyboard layout used for En English (United States)” is set to United States-International. If not, 
select and click on  Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK.
5.Click on OK.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:
1.Click on Start, Control Panel.
2.Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
3.Click on the Language tab and click on Details.
4.Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English (United States) is set to United States-International. 
If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK.
5.Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol:
1.Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2.Open a text editor or word processor.
3.Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.
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
Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as 
P1, P2, P3 Email button and Web browser button.
NOTE: To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button. This wireless 
communication button works for model with 802.11b wireless LAN only.
Launch KeyDefault application
P1 User-programmable
P2 User-programmable
P3 User-programmable
Email Email application
Web browser Internet browser application 
						

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E-Mail Detection
Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, 
you have the option to enable/disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already 
have an email account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 Server in the dialog box. The POP3 
Server is the mail server where you get your email. 
Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is 
located above the keyboard right below the LCD. 
						

							Chapter 123
Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor 
responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad.  The central location on the palmrest 
provides optimal comfort and support.
NOTE:  If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. 
Press the left (1) and right (3) 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 produces similar results.
Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scroll.
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p
Execute Click twice 
quicklyTap twice (at the same 
speed as double-clicking 
the mouse button)
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold, 
then use finger 
to drag the 
cursor on the 
touchpadTap twice (at the same 
speed as double-clicking 
a mouse button) then hold 
finger to the touchpad on 
the second tap to drag the 
cursor
Access context 
menuClick once 
						

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NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry 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.
Scroll Click and hold 
the button in the 
desired 
direction (up/
down/left/right)
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p 
						

							Chapter 125
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type Intel Pentium 4
CPU package 
/ FC-PGA package
CPU core voltage 1.3/1.2
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version 1.00
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB 
BIOS package TSOP
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 
1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB, 
VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable,
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 512KB 
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller
Memory size 128/256MB
DIMM socket number 1 sockets (2 banks)
Supports memory size per socket 512MB
Supports maximum memory size 1G (by two 512MB SO-DIMM module)
Supports DIMM type DDR Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 133 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they 
match the above specifications.
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