Acer Travelmate 800 Service Guide
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Chapter 113 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 /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. Scroll lock (Fn-F12)Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)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. SG_TM800.book Page 13 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM
14Chapter 1 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. Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type 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 keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal manner. SG_TM800.book Page 14 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM
Chapter 115
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a
few examples:
+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
+ E (Explores My Computer)
+ F (Finds Document)
+ M (Minimizes All)
Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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16Chapter 1 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 Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer’s configuration utility. Fn-F3 Power management scheme toggleSwitches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See “Power management” on page 25. Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See “Power management” on page 25. 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-↑Volume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-↓Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. SG_TM800.book Page 16 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM
Chapter 117 Fn-→Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn- ←Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription SG_TM800.book Page 17 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM
18Chapter 1 The Euro Symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000, follow the steps below: 1.Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2.Double-click on Keyboard. 3.Click on the Language tab. 4.Verify that keyboard layout used for En English (United States)” is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK. If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK. 5.Click on OK. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1.Click on Start, Control Panel. 2.Double-click on Regional and Language Options. 3.Click on the Language tab and click on Details. 4.Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English (United States) is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK. 5.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 Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. SG_TM800.book Page 18 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM
Chapter 119 Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button, and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2). Launch KeyDefault application Email Email application Web browser Internet browser application P1 User-programmable P2 User-programmable SG_TM800.book Page 19 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM
20Chapter 1 E-Mail Detection Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have the option to enable/disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already have an email account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 Server in the dialog box. The POP3 Server is the mail server where you get your email. Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD. SG_TM800.book Page 20 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM
Chapter 121 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a 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 palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: •Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. •Press the left (1) and right (3) 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. •Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left and right) to scroll a page up, down, left or right. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications. NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p Execute Click twice quicklyTap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpadTap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor Access context menuClick once Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right) SG_TM800.book Page 21 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM
22Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor ItemSpecification CPU type Intel Pentium M 1.3GHz ~ 1.6GHz CPU package Micro-FCPGA CPU core voltage 1.484V/0.956V BIOS ItemSpecification BIOS vendor Acer BIOS Version 1.0 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, USB, VESA VGA BIOS, BBC- 2B, CD-ROM bootable, Windows keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache ItemSpecification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 1MB 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled System Memory ItemSpecification Memory controller Intel ODEM Onboard memory size 0MB DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 512MB Supports maximum memory size 1024MB Supports DIMM type Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 133 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 3.3V Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. SG_TM800.book Page 22 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM