Acer Travelmate 4010 Service Guide

Chapter 113
Bottom Panel
#ItemDescription
1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. 
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening 
of the fan.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured 
by a screw).
5 Battery  release  latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery 
pack.
6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 

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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front 
panel.
IconFunctionDescription
Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Media Activity Lights when the disc or AcerMedia is 
activated.
Bluetooh Indicates the status of Bluetooth 
communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN 
communication.
Power Lights up when the computer is on.
Battery Lights up when...

Chapter 115
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 Numeric 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.
Lock...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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:
   + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
  +  E (Explores My Computer)
  +  F1 (Opens Help and Support)
  +  F (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box
  +  M (Minimizes all windows)
j +   + M (Undoes...

Chapter 117
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys 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 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 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set 
by the Acer Empowering key.
Fn-F3 Acer 
ePowerManagementLaunches the Acer...

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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 

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 :
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then press 
the  at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the dollar sign at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then press...

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Launch Keys
Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They 
are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering and programmable keys.
Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EManager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email 
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run 
the acer Launch Manager.
Launch KeyDefault application
P User-programmable
e Acer eManager...

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In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access 
the features of Wireless and Bluetooth®. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users.
DescriptionDefault application
Bluetooth
® 
communicationsLights to indicate the status of Bluetooth 
(optional) communications.
Wireless 
communicationsLights to indicate the status of wireless LAN 
(optional) communications. 

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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 
palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
NOTE:  If you are using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
TMove your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor....