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 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 Find (All Files dialog box).
 + R: Opens the Run dialog box.
 + M: Minimizes all windows.
Shift +  + M: Undoes the minimize all windows (  + M) 
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Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It 
opens the application’s context menu.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
 + Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer 
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ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower Management in the 
Acer Empowering Technology.
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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.
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J>Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
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I>Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
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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 editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the  key on the bottom right side of the keyboard, or hold  and then press the 
US dollar sign on the number  key.
Note: This function varies according to the language settings.
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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 drive is active.
Power Lights when the computer is on.
Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication
1. Charging:
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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 application
Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
Mail E-mail application (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
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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 two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the 
touchpad (2) is the same as clicking the left button.
•Use the four-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: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to 
your finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the 
touchpad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft button (1)Right button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the 
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Select Click once Tap once
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selection.Tap twice (at the 
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context menuClick once
ScrollClick and hold to 
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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 Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
• Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
• Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
• Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
• Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently.
For more information, press the   key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate 
utility and select the Help function.
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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-
specific password. The supervisor password is a “master” password that can decrypt any file on the system. The 
file-specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file.
Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt for a supervisor password and default file-specific 
password. This file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own 
file-specific password when encrypting a file.
Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the 
password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both 
passwords, there will be no way to decrypt the encrypted files! Be sure to safeguard all related password. 
						

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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: includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.
•Floppy disk drives: 3.5-inch disks only.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set at first. Once set, you may apply locks to any of the 
three kinds of devices. The lock(s) will be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, 
until unlocked.
If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks cancelled.
Note: If you lose the password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting the notebook or 
taking the notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down the 
password.