Acer Travelmate 330 Service Guide
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Chapter 1 11 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 the display cover. To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place. Warning:To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when you close it. Also, do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed.
12 System Introductions 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 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Chapter 1 13 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 /). 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 (Fn-F12)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.
14 System Introductions 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 Off Number keys on embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypadHold Shift 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 1 15 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).
16 System Introductions 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 key to resume. See “Standby Mode” on page 39.
Chapter 1 17 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 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-left arrowBrightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn-right arrowBrightness Up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-up arrowVolume Up Increases the volume. Fn-down arrowVolume Down Decreases the volume. Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
18 System Introductions 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.
Chapter 1 19 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 if necessary. The touchpad also has scroll functions with the center button(s). Touchpad Basics The following items teach 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.
20 System Introductions 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 ButtonTa p Execute Click twice quicklyTap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a 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-click a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menuClick once Scroll Click (and hold) the up/down buttons