Acer Travelmate C210 Service Guide

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Indicators
The computer has two easy-to-read status indicators to the right of the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
The power, media, Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD 
display is closed.
IconFunctionDescription
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
HDD activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
Battery indicator Lights up when the computer is on.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.Icon Function Description
  
						

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Easy-launch buttons
Located to the righ tof hte keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < >and one user-programmable button.
Press < >to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email 
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, 
run the Acer Launch Manager.
.
Easy-launch buttonDefault application
P User-programmable
Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
Internet browser (user-programmable)
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
1. Ú=mš
2.Ú=Yš
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Trackpoint and click buttons
The built-in trackpoint is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor 
responds as you use your finger to move the trackpoint. Its central location on the 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.
Trackpoint basics
The following items show you how to use the trackpoint and click buttons:
TUsing your finger, apply light, steady pressure on the trackpoint (1) to move the cursor.
TPress the left (2) and right (3) buttons located below the keyboard to perform selection and execution 
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Scrolling basics
The 3-way scroll wheel is enabled for tablet-and keyboard-mode use. 
TUse the job wheel (4) to scroll up or down on a page. A click on the job wheel executes the Enter function, 
similar to clicking the left click button or the left button of a mouse.
.
NOTE: When using these inputs, keep them - and your fingers - dry and and clean. The scroll wheel is 
sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will 
not increase click button responsiveness.
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll Wheel
Execute Quickly click twice Click on the job 
wheel.
Select Click once
Drag Click and hold, then 
use finger on the 
trackpoint to drag the 
cursor.
Access context 
menuClick once
Scroll Use finger to roll 
scroll wheel lightly up 
or down in tablet or 
notebook mode.
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)
Function Left buttonRight 
buttonScroll wheel 
						

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Using the keyboard
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has full-sized keys with an embedded numeric keypad, as well as separate lock, cursor and 
Windows keys, and hotkey controls.
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 symbol 
are not printed on the keys.
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock
 + 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. Another solution would be connect an 
external keypad.
Scroll Lock
 + 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.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
Number keys on 
embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys 
on embedded keypadHold  while using cursor-control keys. Hold  while using cursor-control 
keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold  while typing letters on embedded 
keypad.Type the letters in a normal manner. 
						

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access many computer controls, including 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 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 
provides a variety of functions:
    +  : Activates the next taskbar button
   + : Opens the My Computer window.
   +  : Opens Help and Support Center.
   +  : Opens the Search Results window.
   +  : Opens the Run dialog box.
    + : Minimizes all windows.
  +     +  : Undoes the minimize all 
windows action.
Application 
keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right 
mouse button; it opens the application’s context 
menu.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering 
Technology.
 +  Acer ePower 
Management
or
Power managementDisplay the Power Options Properties used by the 
computer (function available if supported by operating 
system). 
See “Power management” on page 25. 
						

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Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your 
keyboard.
 The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
 +  Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
See “Power management” on page 25.
 +  Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, 
external monitor (if connected) and both the display 
screen and external monitor.
 +  Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off 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.
+< >Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
+< >Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
+< >Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
+< >Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
↑ 
↓ 
→ 
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2.Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and  then press the  key at 
the upper-center of the keyboard.
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 press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then press the  key at the 
upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:  This function varies according to the language settings. 
						

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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and 
manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: 
TAcer eNet Management (for selected models) hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
TAcer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
TAcer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
TAcer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and advanced 
encryption algorithms.
TAcer eLock Management (for slected models)  limits access to external storage media.
TAcer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
TAcer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
TAcer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and 
registry settings.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the 
appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function.
Empowering Technology password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initalize the Empowering 
Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select “Password Setup” to do 
so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running 
Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.
Acer eNet Management  (for selected models)
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a 
variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your netebook, 
or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start 
automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the 
freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs. 
						

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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the 
appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection 
settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. 
Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password 
information. 
						

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Acer ePower Management   
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower 
Management from the Empowering Technology interface.
AC Mode (Adapter mode)
The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other 
settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire 
(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.
DC Mode (Battery mode)
There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can 
also define up to three of your own.
To create new power profile
1.   Change power settings as desired.
2.Click “Save as...” to save to a new power profile.
3.Name the newly created profile.
4.Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK.
5.The new profile will appear in the profile list.