Acer Travelmate 330 Service Guide

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Opening and Closing the Display
To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the left and lift up the 
cover.  Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position.  The computer employs a 
microswitch that turns off the display (and enters Standby mode) to conserve 
power when you close the display cover, and turns it back on when you open 
the display cover.
Note: If an external monitor is connected, the computer turns off the 
display (but does not enter standby mode) when you close...

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Basic Operation
Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display 
screen.
The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the 
display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is 
closed.
#IconFunctionDescription
1 Power Lights when the computer is on.
2 Standby Lights when the computer enters Standby 
mode.
3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or 
EasyLink™ Combo Drive is active.
4...

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Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor 
keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Special Keys
Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in 
uppercase.
Num Lock 
(Fn-F11)When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.  
The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic 
operators +, -, *, and /)....

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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
.
Note: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, 
the numlock feature automatically shifts from the internal 
keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows logo 
keyStart button.  Combinations with this key perform shortcut 
functions.  Below are a few examples:

 + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)

 + E (Explores My Computer)

 + F (Finds Document)

 + M (Minimizes All)
Shift + 

 + M (Undoes Minimize All)

 + R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the 
computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and 
the BIOS Utility.
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 Setup Accesses the computer ’s 
configuration utility.
Fn-F3 Standby Puts the computer in Standby 
mode.  Press any...

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Fn-F4 Hibernation or 
SleepPuts the computer in 
Hibernation Mode (if Sleep 
Manager is installed, valid and 
enabled).  Press the power 
switch to resume.  Otherwise, 
the computer enters Standby 
mode.
See “Hibernation Mode” on page 
39.
Note: If ACPI support is 
enabled, pressing this key puts 
the computer in Sleep mode.  
See “Sleep Mode (ACPI)” on 
page 40 for more about ACPI 
Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display Toggle Switches display output 
between the display screen, 
external monitor (if...

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Keyboard Ergonomics
Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically 
designed to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands 
while you type. 

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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible 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 palm rest 
provides optimum comfort and support.
Note: 
When using an external mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable 
the internal touchpad.  If you want to use an external PS/2 mouse, 
first enable the touchpad, connect the external PS/2 mouse, then 
disable the touchpad...

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Use the center (2) buttons (top and bottom) to scroll up or down a page.  
This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of 
Windows applications.
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.
FunctionLeft 
ButtonRight 
ButtonCenter...