Acer Travelmate 510 Service Guide

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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...

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Basic Operation
Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) under the display 
screen.
The Power and Standby indicators 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.
Blinks when a battery-low condition occurs.
2 Standby Lights when the computer enters Standby 
mode.
3 Media 
ActivityLights when the floppy drive, hard...

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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 /)....

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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 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...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard is in any of the following languages -- United States-
International, United Kingdom, French, German, Italian, Spanish, 
Portuguese, Danish, Swiss German, Swiss French, Czech, Belgian, 
Norwegian, Hungarian, Turkish, Swedish or Finnish -- you can type the Euro 
symbol on your keyboard.
Note: 
Important! (for US keyboard users): The keyboard type is set 
when you first set up...

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To verify the keyboard type:
1.  Click on 
Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2.  Double-click on Keyboard.
3.  Click on the Language tab.
4.  Verify that the keyboard type used for En English (United States) is set to 
United States-International. 
5.  If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-
International and click on OK.
6.  Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol:
1.  Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2.  Open a text editor or word processor.
3.  Hold...

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Fn-F3 Standby Puts the computer in Standby 
mode.  Press any key to return.
See “System Standby Mode” to 
learn more about Standby mode.
Fn-F4 Hibernation Puts the computer in Hibernation 
mode (if Sleep Manager, the 
hibernation utility, is installed, valid 
and enabled).  Press the power 
switch to resume.
Otherwise, the computer issues a 
warnign beep and continues 
operation.  See Hibernation 
Mode for more about Hibernation 
mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between 
the...

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Activating Hotkeys
When activating hotkeys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the 
other key in the hotkey combination.
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. 

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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 palm rest 
provides optimum comfort and support.    
Note: 
When you connect an external PS/2 mouse, the computer 
automatically disables the internal touchpad. 

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Touchpad Basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
1.  Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
2.  Press the left and right 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. 
Note: 
Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad.  Also 
keep the touchpad dry and clean.  The...