Acer Travelmate 4100 Service Guide

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

Chapter 115
Using the Keyboard 
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
NOTE: Scroll Lock doesn’t work in all applications. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+F12 keys
             simultaneously.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps...

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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 right-hand side of the keycaps.
  
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Desired actionNum 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 
keysHold Fn while typing...

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Indicators
Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer
and its componetns.
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The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information:
NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the...

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In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, the state or features can 
still be seen.
IconItemDescription
Power  Lights when the computer is on.
1.Charging: the light shows amber 
when the battery is charging. 
2.Fully charged: light shows green 
when in AC mode.
Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.
Icon Function Description 

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Windows Keys
The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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Key Description
Tab
E
F
M
Shift M
R
Key Description
Tab
E
F
M
Shift M
R 

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Launch Keys
Located above the keyboard are three buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the 
power button are the two launch keys. They are designated as the Empowering Key and a programmable 
button.
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Launch KeyDefault Application
e Acer eManager application (user-programmable)
p User-programmable
Launch KeyDefault Application
e Acer eManager application (user-programmable)
p User-programmable
Mail Email application (User-programmable)
Web...

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KeyDescription
Windows logo 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 functions:
+ Tab (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+  E (Opens the My Computer window)
+ F1 (opens Help and Support)
+  F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+  M (minimizes all windows)
j + Windows icon  + M (undoes the minimize all windows 
action)
  
+ R (opens the Run dialog box)...

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Your  computer provides the following hot keys:
Hot KeyFunctionDescription
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 ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer 
eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key.
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, 
external monitor (if...

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
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Your  computer provides the following hot keys:
NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey 
combination.
Hot KeyFunctionDescription
Fn-F1 Hot key help...