Acer TravelMate 8100 User Manual
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Chapter 115 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function 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 /). 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) When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
16Chapter 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 si mplify 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 keypad Hold j 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.
Chapter 117 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. KeyIconDescription 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 function: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays 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.Key Description Tab E F M Shift M R Key Description Tab E F M Shift M R
18Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume out put 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 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagementLaunches 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- w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
Chapter 119 Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn- x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn- z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
20Chapter 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 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 (U nited 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 Eu ro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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 co mfort 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 simila r 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. FunctionLeft Button(1)Right Button(4)Scroll Button(3)Main Touchpad(2) 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 use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap 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 menu Click once (1) (4) (2) (3) Note: Function Left button (1) Right button (4)Main touchpad (2)
22Chapter 1 NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchp ad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right) FunctionLeft Button(1)Right Button(4)Scroll Button(3)Main Touchpad(2)
Chapter 123 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor BIOS System Memory ItemSpecification CPU type Intel Pentium M proc essor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan) Core logic Intel 915PM CPU package LGA775 CPU core voltage 0.8~1.5V ItemSpecification BIOS vendor Phneoix BIOS Version S3C11 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32-pin PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache ItemSpecification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size Advanced Tr ansfer Cache 2048KB 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back ItemSpecification Memory controller Intel 915PM Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 512MB Supports maximum memory size 1G (by two 512MB SO-DIMM module) Supports DIMM type DDRII SODIMM Supports DIMM Speed 533 MHz Supports DIMM voltage +1.8VSUS Supports DIMM package 200 pin Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
24Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configur ations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above tabl e, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.Please note that the 1GB is still under testing. Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 128MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 512MB 128MB 640MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 1125MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB LAN Interface ItemSpecification Chipset BroadCom BCM5788M Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location left panel Features Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface ItemSpecification Part name VISHAY TFU6102F Package 8-pin SMT type Performance Up to 4Mbit/s transfer rate Compliant IrDA standard Modem Interface ItemSpecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92/WWDAA