Acer Travelmate 8210 Service Guide

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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers 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.
KeyIconDescription
Windows key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button. It 
launches the Start menu. It can also be used with...

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 + Sleep Leads the computer to Sleep mode.
 + Display toggle Switches the display output between the display 
screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
 + Screen blank Turns off the display screen backlight to save 
power. Press any key to return.
 + Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
 + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
 + <
K>Volume up Increases the sound volume.
 + <
L>Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
 + <
J>Brightness up Increases the screen...

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Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper center or bottom right side of the keyboard.
The Euro Symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the  key on the bottom right side of the keyboard, or hold  key then press 
the Euro symbol on the number  key.
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...

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Indicators
The computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators on 
the front cover. These indicators show the status of the computer and its components.
The power, battery, Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are on even when the LCD panel is 
closed.
IconItemDescription
Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Media activity Glitters when the hard disk or optical...

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Easy-launch Buttons
There are four buttons located above the keyboard. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are one 
user-programmable button, web browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key  . Press   to run the 
Acer Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and Internet 
programs, they can be redefined by users. To set the web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer 
Launch Manager.
Easy launch buttonDefault...

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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 across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides 
optimum comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
Use the touchpad as follows:
•Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
•Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These...

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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions and 
manage the notebook. It features the following handy utilities:
• Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.
• Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
• Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and 
registry setting.
• Acer eRecovery...

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Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the files from being accessed by 
unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy 
data encryption and decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft 
Outlook.
There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt and decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allow you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy 
drives to ensure that data can not be stolen while your notebook is unattended.
•Removable data devices: includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, 
USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be 
mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
•Optical drive devices:...