Acer 3640, MS2180 manual Hotkeys

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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey

Icon Function

Description

<Fn> + <F1>

Hotkey help

Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2>

Acer eSettings

Launches Acer eSettings in Acer

 

 

Empowering Technology. See

 

 

"Acer Empowering

 

 

Technology" on page 1.

<Fn> + <F3>

Acer ePower

Launches Acer ePower

 

Management

Management in Acer

 

 

Empowering Technology. See

 

 

"Acer Empowering

 

 

Technology" on page 1.

<Fn> + <F4>

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep

 

 

mode.

<Fn> + <F5>

Display toggle

Switches display output

 

 

between the display screen,

 

 

external monitor

 

 

(if connected) and both.

<Fn> + <F6>

Screen blank

Turns the display screen

 

 

backlight off to save power.

 

 

Press any key to return.

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Contents Aspire 3640 Series Users GuidePage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical powerProduct servicing Mercury advisory Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safetyDisposal instructions Taking care of your vision Tips and information for comfortable useFinding your comfort zone Developing good work habits ViiBasic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer ePower Management AC mode Adapter modeDC mode Battery mode To create a new power profileBattery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Empowering Technology Icon Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view See Easy-launch buttons on Closed front view# Icon Description English Left view Right view Rear view Icon Item DescriptionBase view Specifications English English Acpi 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 keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F7 Fn + F8Fn + ↑ Fn + ↓US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial key Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioAcer OrbiCam Getting to know your Acer OrbiCamRotating the Acer OrbiCam # ItemLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsResolution Options Camera SettingsBasic settings Pictures and My Videos folder Capture settingsCapturing photos/videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Want to set up my location to use the internal modem No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workEnglish Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Acer Arcade Display Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Audio Settings Arcade controlsNavigation controls Player controlsBackground mode Virtual keyboardCinema Editing Pictures Slide Show settingsAlbum Video Playing a video fileSnapshot Editing videoAuthoring CD/DVDs MusicMake DVDs File type compatibility Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CDChange password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish
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