Acer 1400 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 you optimum comfort and support.

Touchpad Basics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

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

!Press the left (1) and right (2) 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.

Function

Left Button

Righ Button

Tap

 

 

 

 

Execute

Click twice

 

Tap twice (at the same

 

quickly

 

speed as double-clicking

 

 

 

the mouse button)

 

 

 

 

Select

Click once

 

Tap once

 

 

 

 

Drag

Click and hold,

 

Tap twice (at the same

 

then use finger

 

speed as double-clicking

 

to drag the

 

a mouse button) then hold

 

cursor on the

 

finger to the touchpad on

 

touchpad

 

the second tap to drag the

 

 

 

cursor

 

 

 

 

Access context

 

Click once

 

menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The

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Contents Service Guide Acer Aspire 1400 SeriesRevision History Copyright Conventions Preface Viii Table of Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chpater Jumper and Connector LocationsAppendix a Model Definition and Configuration 105 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListChapter System Specifications FeaturesExpansion System Block Diagram Board Layout Top ViewBottom View SW1 Outlook View Front ViewPage Left Panel Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Page Keyboard Lock KeysEmbedded Numeric Keypad Windows Keys Hot Keys Keyboard Ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad BasicsPage Launch Keys WWWHardware Specifications and Configurations TsopToshiba 15G IBM 15G Toshiba 20G IBM 20G Toshiba 30G IBM 30G MFM/FMRPM Hard Disk Drive Interface DVD-ROM InterfaceATA-5 IDE/ATAPIVideo Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRT Audio InterfaceVideo Interface Parallel PortUSB Port Pcmcia PortSystem Board Major Chips KeyboardBattery LCD Inverter SpecificationIBM ITUX97C CPT CLAA150PA01Electrical Characteristics NvpwrDAC BrigElectrical specification ThermalAC Adapter Mechanical Specification Environmental RequirementsAddress Map Memory Address MapIRQ Assignment Map DMA Channel Assignment Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup UtilityChapter Main Parameter Description Format/Options Advanced Mode is not ECP Security Clear or SetSetup Notice Changes have been saved. Continue Removing a Password Others Boot Exit Bios Phlash Utility System Diagnostic DisketteRunning Diagnostic Program Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart MIT GX2EMI PcmciaCPU LEDRemoving the Battery Pack Chapter Removing the Power Board and the Keyboard Removing the LCD Module/the Power Board and the KeyboardRemoving the LCD Module Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the logic upperPage Disassembling the logic lower Page Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module Disassembling the Optical Drive ModuleChapter Troubleshooting External Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System CheckMemory Check Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Setup Index of Error MessagesCmos 02F0 CPU ID Bios ROMDimm LCD CRTIndex of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related Symptoms LCD FPCIntermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmIndex of AFlash Bios Error Message Error Message Action in SequenceJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewSW1 Settings Lid switch SW2 SettingsPower Button Onsystem on OFF System OFF None Stand by Hibernate ON/OFF ButtonBottom View Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Logic Upper Assy LCD Aspire 1400 Series DVD Assy FDD Assy HDD W/O HDD Assy WILAM.1GV 256MB Sdram ApacerAssy LCD Module 14.1 XGA AU Assy LCD Module 14.1 XGA SamsungLCD Hinge Assembly L&R LCD Panel with LogoLCD Bezel with PRINTING-14.1 LCD Bezel with PRINTING-15.0FDD Door Mitsumi Assy FDD Door PanasonicHDD 2.5 20G IBM Cascade DVD Assy DVD-ROM Module 8X ToshibaPower Cord Continental Power Cord DanishPower Cord Italian Power Cord PRCWireless LAN Card Battery LI-ION 12 CELL-SONYBattery LI-ION 12 CELL-PANASONIC Modem CardAS1400 Keyboard Chicony UK AS1400 Keyboard Chicony USMiddle Cover Dimm CoverBattery Latch Battery Latch KnobTouchpad Bracket Heatsink BracketBattery Latch Spring Antenna COVER-RAntenna COVER-L HDD CarrierFAN HeatsinkAntenna LINE-L Antenna LINE-RChapter 103 Appendix a AspireMain Features Appendix a 106 Test Compatible Components Appendix BMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test Online Support Information Appendix C110 CPU Index

1400 Series specifications

The Acer 1400 Series is a versatile and powerful line of laptops designed to cater to the needs of both everyday users and professionals. Known for their robust performance, these devices have garnered attention for their blend of features, technology, and user-friendly design, making them a popular choice among students and business professionals alike.

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