Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Caps Lock
@
Num Lock (Fn-F11)
]
Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)
[
Lock key Description
When
@
is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
When
]
is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.
When
[
is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively.
[
does not work with some applications.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired access
Number keys on embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad
Num lock on
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys.
Num lock off
Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.
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Desired access
Main keyboard keys
Num lock on
Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num lock off
Type the letters in a normal manner.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Windows logo key
Keys
Key
Application key
Description
Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples:
+ <Tab> (Activates the next Taskbar button)
Description
+ <E> (Opens the My Computer window)
+ <F1> (Opens Help and Support)
< > + <Tab>:
< > + <E>:
< > + <F1>:
< > + <F>:
+ <R>:
<
<shift> + +< M> (Undoes the minimize all windows)
<Shift> + < > + <M>: application’s context menu.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
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Fn-
o
Fn-
p
Fn-
q
Fn-
r
Fn-
s
Fn-
w
Hot Key
Fn-
l
Fn-
m
Fn-
n
Fn-
y
Fn-
x
Fn-¨
z
Icon Function
Hotkey help
Acer eSetting
Acer Power
Management
Sleep
Display toggle
Screen blank
Touchpad toggle
Speaker toggle
Volume up
Description
Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager.
Launches Power Management options.
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Brightness up
Brightness down
Increases the screen brightness.
Decreases the screen brightness.
Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese keyboard) of your keyboard. To type:
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The Euro symbol
1.
Open a text editor or word processor.
2.
Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold
<Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1.
Open a text editor or word processor.
2.
Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold
<Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.
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