Acer 3610 Series manual Using the keyboard, Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

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Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

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.

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 in a normal
embedded keypad	manner.

Cursor-control keys	Hold <Shift> while using	Hold <Fn> while using
on embedded keypad	cursor-control keys.	cursor-control keys.

Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing	Type the letters in a
	letters on embedded keypad.	normal manner.

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Aspire 3610 Series Users GuidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page Page Front view An Aspire tourDescription See Easy-launch buttons on page 9 for more details Closed front viewIcon Description Right view Left view# Icon Description Rear view Icon Item DescriptionBase view Specifications English Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadHotkeys Windows keysKey Description EManager on Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F3Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioAcer eSettings Using the system utilitiesAcer eRecovery Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusScan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemNo audio is heard from the computer Printer does not workEnglish International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Acer Arcade Arcade hotkeys Settings Finding and playing contentArcade controls Navigation controls CinemaPlayer controls Video DVD settingsLanguage Album Video Slideshow settingsPlaying a video file Music Video authoringAudio Create your own greatest hits CDs BurnerCopy Back up your CD/DVD collection Data Store files simply and easilyMode Supported Not supported File type compatibilityMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Boot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecoveryRestore from backup Create backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change passwordError messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementRadio device regulatory notice European Union EU GeneralEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Environmental Policy Declaration Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish