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Extensa 2000/2500 Series

User’s Guide

Copyright © 2004

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Extensa 2000/2500 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide

Original Issue: April 2004

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information.

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Purchase Date: ___________________________________

Place of Purchase: ________________________________

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.

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First things first

Your guides

A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Extensa computer:

The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer.

This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

For more information on Acer’s products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http://www.acer.com.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard.

To turn the power off, you can do any of the following:

Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu.

Push the power button.

To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help and Support for more information.

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Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F).

Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.

Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

Do not place objects on top of the computer.

Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.

Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

It is important that you look after your AC adapter.

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it.

Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket. Grasp and pull the plug instead.

The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip.

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Taking care of your battery pack

It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.

Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of batteries.

Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery.

Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children.

Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these steps:

Turn off the computer and remove the battery.

Disconnect the AC adapter.

Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Refer to the chapter entitled “Frequently asked questions” on page 61 if any of the following occurs:

You drop the computer or damage the case.

You spill liquid on the computer.

The computer does not operate normally.

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First things first Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Getting familiar with your computer

A tour of your computer Front view

Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view

Features

Indicators

Indicators on cover Keyboard

Lock keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Hot keys

The Euro symbol Touchpad

Touchpad basics Launch keys

Storage

Ejecting the optical drive tray

Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options

Ethernet and LAN Fax/Data modem

Audio

Securing your computer Security slot

Operating on battery power

Battery pack

Battery pack characteristics

Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery

Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life Battery-low warning

Power management

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Peripherals and options

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External display devices

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External input devices

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External keyboard

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External keypad

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External pointing device

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USB devices

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Printer

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Audio devices

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Expansion devices

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PC Card

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Miscellaneous options

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Battery pack

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AC adapter

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Key component upgrades

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Memory upgrade

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Hard disk upgrade

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Moving with your computer

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Disconnecting from the desktop

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Moving around

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Preparing the computer

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What to bring to short meetings

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What to bring to long meetings

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Taking the computer home

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Preparing the computer

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What to bring with you

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Special considerations

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Setting up a home office

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Traveling with the computer

52

Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Traveling internationally with your computer

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Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Software

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System software

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Launch Manager

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BIOS Setup Utility

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Troubleshooting

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Frequently asked questions

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Requesting service

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International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)

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Before you call

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Appendix A Specifications

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Appendix B Regulation & safety notices

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Index

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Getting familiar with

your computer

Your Extensa 2000/2500 series notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are.

This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.

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A tour of your computer

After setting up your new Extensa notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit.

Front view

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Item

Description

 

 

 

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Display screen

Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) provides

 

 

visual output.

 

 

 

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Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

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Status indicators

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn

 

 

on and off to show the status of the

 

 

computer, its functions and

 

 

components.

 

 

 

 

3

Power button

Turns the computer on and off.

 

 

 

 

4

Launch keys

Buttons for launching frequently used

 

 

programs. See“Launch keys” on page 21

 

 

for more details.

 

 

 

 

5

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your

 

 

hands when you use the computer.

 

 

 

 

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Click buttons &

The left and right buttons function like

 

4-way scroll key

the left and right mouse buttons; the 4-

 

 

way scroll key scrolls the contents of a

 

 

window up, down, left and right.

 

 

 

 

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Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

 

 

functions like a computer mouse.

 

 

 

 

8

Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

 

 

 

 

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Ventilation slot

Enables the computer to stay cool, even

 

 

after prolonged use.

 

 

 

 

Left view

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Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

PC Card slots

Support one Type III or two Type II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CardBus PC Card(s).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Eject buttons

Ejects the PC Card(s) from the slots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Optical drive

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVDs depending on the optical drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Infrared port

Interfaces with infrared devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

LED indicator

Lights up when the optical drive is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

active.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Eject button

Ejects the optical drive tray from the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Emergency eject hole

Ejects the optical drive tray when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer is turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See page 23 for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Speaker

Delivers stereo audio output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Right view

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Item

Description

 

 

 

1

Speaker

Delivers stereo audio output.

 

 

 

2

Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even

 

 

after prolonged use.

 

 

 

3

Security keylock

Connects to a Kensington-compatible

 

 

computer security lock.

 

 

 

Rear view

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Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Power jack

Connects to an AC adapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Parallel port

Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printer).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ventilation slot

Enables the computer to stay cool, even after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

prolonged use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

External display port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16M colors at 1024x768 resolution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Four USB 2.0 ports

Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Network jack

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

network.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Modem jack

Connects to a phone line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

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Speaker/Line-Out/

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,

 

Headphone jack

speakers, headphones).

 

 

 

 

9

Line-in/Mic-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD

 

 

player, stereo walkman).

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Item

Description

 

 

 

1

Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

 

 

 

2

Battery release latch

Unlatches to remove the battery pack.

 

 

 

3

Memory compartment

Houses the computer's main memory.

 

 

 

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Features

Performance

Intel® Pentium® 4 and Intel® Celeron® processors, 2.80 GHz and above

256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules

30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system

Display

The 14.1” or 15.0” XGA (1024x768 resolution) TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease- of-use

ATI MOBILITY™ Radeon 9000 IGP chipset shared with 64 MB of system memory, as video RAM

3D graphics support

Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

“Automatic LCD dim” feature, automatically selecting the best setting for the display in order to conserve power

DualView™ support

Multimedia

High-speed DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD-Dual drive

MS DirectSound compatible

Built-in dual speakers

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Connectivity

Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection

Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem

Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports

IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)

Bluetooth (manufacturing option)

Human-centric design

Rugged, yet extremely portable design

Stylish appearance

Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys

Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad

Expansion

One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots

Upgradeable memory modules

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Indicators

Your computer provides an array of seven indicators located below the display screen, showing the status of the computer and its

components.

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Icon

Function

Description

 

Wireless

Indicates status of wireless or Bluetooth

 

communications

(optional) communications.

 

 

Orange--WLAN; Blue--Bluetooth

 

Power

Lights when the computer is on.

 

Sleep

Lights when the computer enters Standby

 

 

mode, and blinks when it enters into or

 

 

resumes from hibernation mode.

 

Media activity

Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is

 

 

active.

 

Battery charge

Lights when the battery is being charged.

 

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

 

 

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Indicators on cover

When the cover of your computer is closed, two easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled.

Icon Description

Lights up when the computer is on.

Lights when the computer enters Standby mode, and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode.

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Keyboard

The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys).

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key

Description

 

 

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

(Fn+F11)

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. A better solution

 

would be to connect an external keypad.

 

 

Scroll Lock

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down

(Fn+F12)

when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively.

 

Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

 

 

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Embedded 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 simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

 

 

 

 

Desired Access

Num Lock On

 

Num Lock Off

 

 

 

 

Number keys on

Type numbers using

 

 

embedded keypad

embedded keypad in a

 

 

 

normal manner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cursor-control keys

Hold Shift while using

 

Hold Fn while using

on embedded

cursor-control keys.

 

cursor-control keys.

keypad

 

 

 

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 features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions.

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Key

Description

 

 

 

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 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.

+ M Minimizes all windows.

Shift +

+ M Undoes the minimize all windows

 

(

+ M) action.

+ R

 

Opens the Run dialog box.

Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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Hot keys

Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions.

To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release both keys.

Your computer provides the following hot keys:

Hot Key

Icon

Function

Description

 

 

 

 

Fn-F1

 

Hot key help

Displays help on hot keys.

 

 

 

 

Fn-F2

 

Setup

Accesses the computer’s

 

 

 

property window.

 

 

 

 

Fn-F3

 

Power

Switches the power

 

 

Management

management scheme used by

 

 

Scheme toggle

the computer (function

 

 

 

available if supported by

 

 

 

operating system).

 

 

 

 

Fn-F4

 

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

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Hot Key

Icon

Function

Description

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-↑

 

Volume up

Increases the sound volume.

Fn-↓

 

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume.

Fn-→

 

Brightness up

Increases the screen

 

 

 

brightness.

Fn-←

 

Brightness down

Decreases the screen

 

 

 

brightness.

Fn-Pg Up

 

Home

Functions as the Home key.

Fn-Pg Dn

 

End

Functions as the End key.

Alt Gr-

 

Euro

Types the Euro symbol.

Euro

 

 

 

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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:

1Click on Start, Control Panel.

2Double-click on Regional and Language Options.

3Click on the Language tab and click on Details.

4Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on ADD; then select United StatesInternational and click on OK.

5Click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol:

1Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

2Open a text editor or word processor.

3Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.

Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to http://www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/ faq12.htm for more information.

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy 4-way scrolling in documents and web pages.

The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.

Touchpad basics

Use the touchpad as follows:

Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor. Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.

Press the left (1) and right (3) click buttons to perform selection and execution functions, just as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse.

Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. Press the top of the key to scroll up, bottom to scroll down; left to scroll left, and right to scroll right.

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Function

Left Button

Right

4-Way

Tap

Button

Scroll Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Execute

Click twice

 

 

Tap twice

 

quickly.

 

 

quickly.

 

 

 

 

 

Select

Click once.

 

 

Tap once.

 

 

 

 

 

Drag

Click and hold.

 

 

Tap twice

 

Then, slide your

 

 

quickly. On the

 

finger across

 

 

second tap,

 

the touchpad to

 

 

slide your

 

drag the cursor

 

 

finger across

 

over the

 

 

the touchpad

 

selection.

 

 

to drag the

 

 

 

 

cursor over the

 

 

 

 

selection.

 

 

 

 

 

Access

 

Click

 

 

content

 

once.

 

 

menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scroll

 

 

Click and

 

 

 

 

hold the up/

 

 

 

 

down/left/

 

 

 

 

right button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

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