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Acer TravelMate 530 manual Touchpad basics, English

Models: TravelMate 530

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a 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 optimal comfort and support.

Note: When using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7to disable the touchpad.

Touchpad basics

The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:

English

•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 buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.

•Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left and right) to scroll

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Acer TravelMate 530 manual Touchpad basics, English

Contents

User’s guide TravelMate 530 seriesCopyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 530 series User’s guide Original Issue FebruaryTravelMate 530 series Notebook computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchaseEnglish First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer EnglishCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter EnglishPlease refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 4 To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kitEnglish If any of the following occursContents 1 Getting to know your TravelMate2 Customizing my computer Appendix A Specifications 3 Troubleshooting my computerAppendix B Notices Index1 Getting to know your TravelMatePage Front view A TravelMate tourEnglish DescriptionEnglish Left viewDescription DescriptionEnglish Right viewDescription DescriptionEnglish Rear viewDescription DescriptionExternal display EnglishDescription Description Bottom viewEnglish Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion EnglishEnglish IndicatorsIcon FunctionIcon EnglishFunction DescriptionSpecial keys Using the keyboardLock keys EnglishDesired access Embedded numeric keypadEnglish Num lock onEnglish Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions DescriptionEnglish Hot keysHot key EnglishIcon Function1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel The Euro symbol1 Click on Start, Control Panel 2 Double-click on Regional and Language OptionsEnglish Wireless Communication ButtonLaunch Keys Default application E-Mail DetectionEnglish Launch keyEnglish TouchpadTouchpad basics Function EnglishLeft button RightHard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the optical drive trayPlaying DVD movies Using softwareEnglish Region codeEnglish Adjusting the volumeAudio English Power managementMoving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings Preparing the computerWhat to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations EnglishTraveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerPreparing the computer What to bring with youEnglish Special considerationsUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer EnglishEnglish Entering passwordsEnglish Setting passwordsYou can set passwords using the BIOS Utility 2 Customizing my computerPage Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem EnglishUniversal Serial Bus Built-in network featureEnglish 2 Customizing my computerEnglish IEEE 1394 portPC Card slot English Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card English Upgrade optionsConnecting to Acer EasyPort replicator English Memory upgradeInstalling memory English 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 6 Turn on the computerNotebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager 1 Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerEnglish BIOS Utility2 Customizing my computer Englishcomputer 3 Troubleshooting myPage English Frequently-asked questionsNothing appears on the screen English Image is not full-screenNo audio is heard from the computer The keyboard does not respond I want to set up my location to use the internal modemThe printer does not work EnglishInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call 2 Click on Help and Support 3 Click on Contact AcerAddress EnglishTelephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchaseEnglish 3 Troubleshooting my computerAppendix A SpecificationsThis appendix lists the general specifications of your computer Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsI/O ports EnvironmentSystem PowerOptions Battery pack 63Wh Li-Ion battery packEnglish Appendix A SpecificationsAppendix B NoticesThis appendix lists the general notices of your computer Notice Shielded cables FCC noticeNotice Peripheral devices Use conditionsModem notices Important safety instructionsNotice Canadian users Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product EnglishEnglish Lithium battery statementLaser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementEnglish ADVARSELEnglish A-Tick noticeEnglish Indextypes English