Acer 100 Series 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. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support.

Note: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7to disable the touchpad. .

Touchpad basics

The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:

•Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

•Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.

•Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/right) to scroll a page up, down, left or right. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows

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Contents TravelMate 100 series Page Your guides First things firstConnecting your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerPage Click on Start, Turn off Computer then click Turn Off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting your computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Switching to tablet mode Using your computer in tablet modePage Getting to know your TravelMate Switching to computer mode Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsPage Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationEmail checking function Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons ApplicationsPlaying DVD movies StorageHard disk Optical driveRegion code Country or region Optimizing the DVD movie playbackAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing the Smart Card Page Running PlatinumSecure Registering your Smart CardPlatinumSecure Options Encrypt/Decrypt Change PasswordSmart Card Manager Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast infrared Built-in network featureUniversal Serial Bus Ieee Connecting your optical driveEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotsInserting a PC Card Installing memory Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade Page Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Troubleshooting your Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsInfrared port does not work Image is not full-screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondClick on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modemTroubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Troubleshooting your computer Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageSystem Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentOptions PowerAppendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeCTR Important safety instructionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensPage Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementVarning Year 2000 compliance statementTick notice Macrovision copyright protection noticeIndex CD-ROM