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Acer 1400 manual Touchpad basics

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Touchpad

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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.

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.

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Acer 1400 manual Touchpad basics

Contents

User’s guide Acer Aspire 1400 seriesCopyright All Rights Reserved Contents Operating on battery powerGetting familiar with your computer Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Appendix A Specifications TroubleshootingAppendix B Notices IndexPage Your guides First things firstTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Page Getting familiar with your computerThis chapter gives an in-depth tour of the computer’s many features Front view A tour of your computerDescription Speaker/headphone-out jack Left viewRight view Connects to a phone line only for models with an Rear viewBottom view Performance FeaturesMultimedia ConnectivityCardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory and hard disk ExpansionVideo performance DisplaySimultaneous display DualviewIndicators “Right view” on page 6 for the location of this switch Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded keypad The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions Windows keysSwitches display output between the display Hotkeysscreen, external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitorKeyboard ergonomics Touchpad basics TouchpadClick twice quickly Launches a set application Launch keysInserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEjecting the optical drive tray Fax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN Page Audio Adjusting the volumeUsing the Audio DJ feature To playback an audio CD, do as follows Security notch PasswordsSecuring your computer Getting familiar with your computer Operating on battery powerPage Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing battery life Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging the battery1 Slide the battery release latch to unlatch the battery pack 2 Pull up the battery pack to remove itOptimizing battery life Checking the battery levelBattery-low warning Power management Peripherals and optionsPage External monitor External display devicesPeripherals and options Using simultaneous displayExternal display with s-video input External keyboard External input devicesExternal keypad External pointing devicePrinter Audio devices Inserting a card Expansion devicesPC Card slots Ejecting a card Disconnecting USB devicesAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Moving with your computerPage Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Preparing the computerSetting up a home office Preparing the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Special considerationsPreparing the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Special considerationsSoftware Page Microsoft Windows operating system Hardware BIOS setup utility System softwareThe computer comes preloaded with the following software System utilities, drivers and application softwareSoftware Easy ButtonNavigating the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup UtilityThe table below describes the parameters in this screen MainThe table below describes the parameters in the screen AdvancedSecurity to eight alphanumeric characters A-Z, a-z Setting a passwordUser Password Is Enter key. The Set Password box appears Removing a passwordChanging a password Others The table below describes these devices BootDiscards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility ExitSoftware Troubleshooting Page Frequently-asked questions I press the power switch, but the computer does not start or boot-upNothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screenExternal microphone does not work No audio from the computerHow do I eject the optical drive tray with the computer turned off? The keyboard does not respondThe CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc The floppy drive cannot access a disketteI want to set up my location to use the internal modem The printer does not workRefer to the Windows Help and Support and the modem manual 0200 Failure Fixed Disk Error messageserror System timer test failed, and the system board needs to bedevice Address Troubleshooting Appendix A SpecificationsThis appendix lists the general specifications of your computer Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoI/O ports Weight and dimensionsEnvironment Appendix A SpecificationsOperating system PowerOptions Battery pack 87- WattHour Li-Ion battery pack AC adapter 90-WattAppendix A Specifications Appendix B NoticesThis appendix lists the general notices for your computer Notice Shielded cables FCC noticeNotice Peripheral devices Use conditionsTelecommunications notices Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens A-Tick noticeImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Appendix B Notices Index password memory upgradehard disk Windows keys