Acer 1350, 1520 manual Touchpad basics

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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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Contents Acer Aspire 1360 / 1520 Series Page First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Troubleshooting English Your computer Page Front view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance Connectivity MultimediaHuman-centric design ExpansionIcon Function Description IndicatorsIcon Lock keys KeyboardEmbedded keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffKey Description Windows keysFn-F3 Hot keysHot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F6 Euro symbol Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch keys Launch Key Default ApplicationStorage Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive trayEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Audio Security slot Securing your computerSetting a password Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningPower management English Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesAC adaptor Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page Acer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager System softwareBios Setup Utility Restore without a Recovery CD Acer Disc to Disc RecoveryMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit English Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Keyboard does not respond There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemOptical drive cannot read a disc Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoPorts AudioKeyboard and pointing device Power Weight and dimensionsEnvironment Operating systemEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of Applicable Countries TBREnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking English Index Connecting Utility Bios Setup English English

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