Acer Travelmate 8471 Service Guide

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Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
‰Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
‰Press the left and right 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.
NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of your...

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, 
function and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad*
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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.
*...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows 
keyPressed 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:
 : Open or close the Start menu.
< > + : Display the desktop.
< > + : Open Windows Explore.
< > + : Search for a file or folder.
< > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets.
< > + : Lock your computer (if you...

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen 
brightness and volume output.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  System property Starts System Property for displaying system 
information. 
 +  Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. 
(only for certain models).
 +  Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
 +  Display...

Chapter 117
Using the system utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models)
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the 
Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of ones fingerprint, Acer Bio-Protection 
Fingerprint Solution incorporates protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized 
password management via Password Bank; easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch*; secure...

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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, 
open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and 
selecting Personalize. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box 
Extend the desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm...

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3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value.
Acer Backup Manager
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
Acer Backup Manager is a simple three-step process that allows you to create backup copies of your entire 
system or selected files and folders according to a schedule or as you need to.
To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key...

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Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to 
any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected 
to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), 
the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the...

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Burn backup discs
From the Backup page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image or back up 
drivers and applications.
1.Click on Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management.
2.Acer eRecovery Management opens to the Backup page.
3.Select the type of backup (factory default or drivers and applications) you would like to burn to disc.
4.Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
NOTE: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a...

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3.You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers.
4.Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Restore Windows Vista from backup discs
To restore Windows Vista from your previously burned backup discs, you will need to insert the first backup 
disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility.
1.Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your...