Acer Travelmate C300 Service Guide

Chapter 113
Num loc Lights when Num Lock is activated.
IconFunctionDescription 

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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 f
unction 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...

Chapter 115
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.
NOTE:  If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically 
shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Number keys...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows logo 
key Start button. Combinations with this key perform 
shortcut functions. Belo
w are a few examples:
    + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
   +  E (Explores My Computer)
    +  F (Finds Document)
    +  M (Minimizes All)
Shift  +     +  M (Undoes Minimize All)
    +  R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application 
key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 

Chapter 117
Hot Keys
The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume output.
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 System Property Displays the System Property.
Fn-F3 Power Options Display the Po wer Options Properties used by the 
computer (function available  if supported by...

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Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn- x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn- z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness
Fn-PgUp Home Functions as the “Home” key.
Fn-PgDn End Functions as the “End” key.
Alt Gr-Euro Euro Types the Euro symbol.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription 

Chapter 119
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:
1. Click on  Start, Control Panel .
2. Double-click on  Regional and Language Options...

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Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called la unch keys. They are designated as 
the mail button, the web browser button  and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
CAUTION:  It’s important that Wireless LAN and Bluetooth  is turned off before boarding an airplane.
No.Launch KeyDefault application
1
Wireless LAN 
(optional)Activate wirelss LAN for wireless 
communication
2 Bluetooth (optional)Activate Bluetooth for wireless communication.
3 P1...

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:
TMove your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. 
TPress the left (1)...

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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.
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...