Touchpad basics | Acer TravelMate 530 guide

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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

Contents

User’s guide TravelMate 530 seriesPage Your guides First things first Taking 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 English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Expansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description Indicators English Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Key Description Windows keys Hot key Icon Function Description Hot keys English Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbol Launch Keys Wireless Communication Button Mail Detection Launch key Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the optical drive tray Region code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computer Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus Built-in network feature PC Card slot Ieee 1394 port Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicator Upgrade options Installing memory Memory upgrade English Launch Manager Using system utilities Bios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questions No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screen Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Keyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsPorts Environment Options PowerSystem English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR English Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statement Tick notice Index Types