Acer Travelmate 4100 Service Guide
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14Chapter 1 AS 1690 : #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.
TM 4600 / TM 4100
AS 1690
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 Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in
uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the
left side of the keyboard.
Num lock
When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keyboard can be
used. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+tkeys simultaneously.
Scroll lock
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line
at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed.
Lock key Description
Caps
Lock
Fn F10
Fn F11
Fn F12
Lock key Description
Caps
Lock
Fn F10
Fn F11
Fn F12
16Chapter 1 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. TM 4600 / TM 4100 AS 1690 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 letters on embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner. Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Fn Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Fn
Chapter 117
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.
TM 4600 / TM 4100 AS 1690
The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information:
NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad.
IconItemDescription
Caps Lock activity Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock activiy Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
Icon Function Description
Icon Function Description
18Chapter 1 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
Chapter 119 Windows Keys The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. TM 4600 / TM 4100 AS 1690yyp p Key Description Tab E F M Shift M R Key Description Tab E F M Shift M R
20Chapter 1 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. TM 4600 / TM 4100 AS 1690 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 browser Internet browser application (User-programmable) Launch key Default application Euro Alt Gr Euro dollar Alt Gr dollar Note: mmable button.. Launch key Default application
Chapter 121 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) Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application’s context menu.
22Chapter 1 AS 1690 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 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 sound volume. Fn+yVolume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn+xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn+zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn Hot key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F6
Chapter 123 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. TM 4600 / TM 4100 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 Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 eSetting Launches the eSetting in the Fn-F3 ePowerManagement (ePM) Launches the ePowerManagement in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key “e” Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in 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+wVolume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn+yVolume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn+xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn+zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn Hot key Icon Function Description Fn Esc Fn F5 Fn En d Fn Pg Up Fn Pg Dn Fn Fn