Acer Travelmate C300 Service Guide

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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    (Fn-F12) 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. 
						

							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 on embedded  keypad Type numbers in a normal 
manner.
Cursor-control keys on  embedded keypad Hold
 j  while using 
cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters  on embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal 
manner.
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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 operating 
system). 
See “Power management” on page 25.
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See “Power management” on page 25.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display  output between the display screen, 
external monitor (if connected) and both the display 
screen and external monitor.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.  Press any key to return.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn- w Volume up Increases the speaker volume. 
						

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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 .
3. Click on the  Language tab and click on  Details.
4. Verify that keyboard layout used fo r “En English (United States)” is set  to United States-International. If 
not, select and click on   ADD; then select  United States-International  and click on OK.
5. Click on  OK.
To type the Euro symbol:
1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2. Open a text editor or word processor.
3. Hold  Alt Gr  and press the Euro symbol.
NOTE:   Some fonts and software do not support the Eu ro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 
						

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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 User-programmable
4 P2 User-programmable
5 Email Email application
6 Web browser Internet browser application 
						

							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) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and 
execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.
TUse the 4-way scroll (2) button to scroll up or do wn and move left or right a page. This button 
mimics your cursor pressing on the righ t scroll bar of Windows applications.
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p
Execute Click twice  quickly Tap twice (at the same 
speed as double-clicking 
the mouse button)
Select Click once Tap once 
						

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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 context 
menu Click once
Scroll Click and hold  the button in the 
desired 
direction (up/
down/left/right)
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p