Acer Travelmate 4220 Service Guide
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Chapter 115
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four easy-launch buttons. They are User-Programmable
Button, Mail, Web Browser, Acer Empowering Key from left to right.
ItemDefault Application
P User programmable
e Acer Empowering Technology(User-programmable)
Web Browser Internet browser(User -programmable)
Mail Email application(User-programmable)
Aspire 5600
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
"Acer
Empowering Technology" on page 1
"Launch Mana g ger" on p
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Easy-launch button Default application1. Charging:
2. Fully charged: "
"Launch Manager" on page 43
Easy-launch button Default application
TravelMate 4220/2480
16Chapter 1 Touchpad The build-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency. Touchpad Basics TMove your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. TPress the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the sa me as clicking the left button TUse the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the righ t scroll bar of windows applications. NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it-and your fingers-dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. FunctionLeft Button(1)Righ Button(4)Main touchpad(2)Center button(3) Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold. Then slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection. Tap twice quickly; rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Access context menu Click once Scroll CLick and hold to move up/down/left/ right Aspire 5600TravelMate 4220/2480
Chapter 117
Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To si mplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
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 keyboard 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 and
external keypad.
Scroll lock
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.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
Numer keys on
embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner
Lock key Description
+
+
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
Lock key Description
+
+
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
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18Chapter 1
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Cursor-control keys
on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-
control keys.
Hold while using cursor-control
keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on
embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner.
Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the
Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be
used with other keys to prov ide 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 logo key + 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.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
+ Tab
+ E
+ F1
+ F
+ M
Shift + + M + M
+ R
Chapter 119
Hot KeyIconItemDescription
Fn+F1 Hot key help This key will cause a help message to appear on the display
device that describes the definition
and functionality of the unit hot
keys.
Fn+F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSetting in Acer Empowering Technology.
See “Acer Empowering
Technology”
Fn+F3 Acer ePower ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower
Management in Acer Empowering
Technology. See “Acer
Empowering Technology”
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 .
Fn+F6 Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight
off to save power. Press any key
to return
Key Description
< > + :
< > + :
< > + :
< > + : + :
< > + :
+ < > + :
Key Description
< > + :
< > + :
< > + :
< > + : + :
< > + :
+ < > + : TravelMate 4220/2480
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Fn
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
Fn-F3
Fn-F4
Fn
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
Fn-F3
Fn-F4
Fn
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
Fn-F3
Fn-F4
Fn
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
Fn-F3
Fn-F4
Fn-F5
Fn-F6
Fn-F7
Fn-F8
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Home
Fn-
Pg Up
Fn-
Pg Dn
Fn-End
Fn-F5
Fn-F6
Fn-F7
Fn-F8
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Home
Fn-
Pg Up
Fn-
Pg Dn
Fn-End
20Chapter 1 Special Keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn+F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn+ w Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn+ y Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn+ x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn+ z Brightness down Decrease the screen brightness Hot KeyIconItemDescription Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-EndFn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-End Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-End Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-EndFn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-End Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-End Alt Gr> Note www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm Note: Alt Gr> Note www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm Note: TravelMate 4220/2480 Aspire 5600
Chapter 121 The Euro Symbol 1.Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.ht m for more information. The US Dollar Sign 1.Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings. Alt Gr> h Note www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm Note: Alt Gr> Note www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm h Note:
22Chapter 1
Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, firs t ensure that the second monitor is connected, then,
select Start, Control Panel , Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to
confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-def ined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista .
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double(vertical), Triple(primary at left), Triple(primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Set up Procedure
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
Note:
Note:
Start Control Panel Display
Settings (2) Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor
Apply OK
Start All Programs Acer GridVista
Note:
Note: Start Control Panel Display
Settings (2) Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor
Apply OK
Start All Programs Acer GridVista
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Chapter 123
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above rhw keyboard. You can access
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to
keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:
1. Start Norton AntiVirus.
Double click on the Norton AntiVirus icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows
taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus .
2. In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
3. In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer .
4. Under Actions , click Scan.
5. When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
Note:
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 22
Start All Programs
Launch Manager
Norton AntiVirus
Start Programs
Norton AntiVirus
Scan for Viruses
Scan for Viruses Scan My Computer Actions Scan
Finished
24Chapter 1 You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information refer to the Norton Antivirus Help menu.