Acer 240, 250 manual Touchpad basics

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20	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

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 palmrest 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

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Contents TravelMate 240/250 series User’s guide Page First things first Your guidesTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter English Getting to know your TravelMate Customizing my computerTroubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionIndicators in Cover Icon DescriptionUsing the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Description Default application Launch KeysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionFloppy drive Ejecting a disketteAudio Power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Setting a password Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Changing a password Removing a passwordSetting passwords English Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsModem Network Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory English Using system utilities Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerLaunch Manager Bios Utility Navigating the Bios UtilityInformation Parameter DescriptionVGA Bios MainTable below describes the parameters in the screen Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Boot Setting the Boot drive sequenceExit This menu contains the exit optionsComputer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerFloppy drive cannot access a diskette CD or DVD drive cannot access a discKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions PowerPorts EnvironmentOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsImportant safety instructions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBREnglish Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementRegulatory information for 802.11b Wlan Tick noticeRegulatory Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation English Index Euro ===NT, ===NUCD ===SN DVD ===SNUsing ===OM-===ON Index

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