Touchpad basics | Acer 240, 250 specs

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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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Acer 240, 250 manual Touchpad basics

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TravelMate 240/250 series User’s guide Page First things first Your guides Turning 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 computer Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Human-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function Description Indicators in Cover Icon Description Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Key Description Hot keys Hot key Icon Function Description English Euro symbol Description Default application Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD tray Playing DVD movies Region Code Country or Region Floppy drive Ejecting a diskette Audio Power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computer What 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 computer Special 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 Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgrade Installing memory English Using system utilities Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch Manager Bios Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter Description VGA Bios Main Table below describes the parameters in the screen Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Boot Setting the Boot drive sequence Exit This menu contains the exit options Computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Floppy drive cannot access a diskette CD or DVD drive cannot access a discKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not work International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and video Weight and dimensions PowerPorts Environment Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditions Important safety instructions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR English Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statement Regulatory information for 802.11b Wlan Tick noticeRegulatory Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation English Index Euro ===NT, ===NU CD ===SN DVD ===SN Using ===OM-===ON Index