Acer Travelmate 6500 Service Guide
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Chapter 115
Indicators
Your computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel.
The front panel indicators are visible when the computer cover is closed up..
IconItemDescription
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Caps Lock activity Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock activity Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Power Indicates the status of computer’s power status.
Battery Indicates the computer’s battery status.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
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16Chapter 1
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are four buttons. They are mail, Web browser, Empowering Key and one user-
programmable button.
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Acer Empowering Technology (User-programmable)
Email application (User-programmable)
Internet browser (User -programmable)
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Chapter 117 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(2) 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 similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same 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 right 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 Quickly click twice 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 menuClick once ScrollCLick and hold to move up/down/left/ right (2) (1) (4) (3)
18Chapter 1 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 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 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. When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions. 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 keypadType numbers in a normal manner Cursor-control keys on embedded keypadHold while using cursor- control keys.Hold while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keysHold while typing letters on embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock key Description + Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
Chapter 119
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.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 Search Results window)
+ M (minimizes all windows)
+ + 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.
+ Tab
+ E
+ F1
+ F
+ M
Shift + + M
+ M
+ R
Lock key Description
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Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
20Chapter 1 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 toggleSwitches 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 Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn+F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn+ Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn+ Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn+ Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn+ Brightness down Decrease the screen brightness 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-EndFn-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
Chapter 121 Special Keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. 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.htm 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> Note www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm Note: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, first 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-defined 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. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is imple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. 2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. 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 1212 3 1 233 4 1 2
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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers
recommended value.
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.
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Start All Programs
Launch Manager
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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.
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.