Acer TravelMate 8372Z: Using the keyboard

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Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate 

cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad*

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

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.

* only for certain models

Lock key

Description

Caps Lock

When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are 

in uppercase.

Num Lock 

<Fn> + <F11>*

When Num Lock 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.

Scroll Lock <Fn> 

+ <F12>

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when 

you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does 

not work with some applications.

Desired access

Num Lock on

Num Lock off

Number keys on 

embedded keypad

Type numbers in a normal 

manner.

Cursor-control keys 

on embedded keypad

Hold <Shift> while using cursor-

control keys.

Hold <Fn> while using 

cursor-control keys.

Main keyboard keys

Hold <Fn> while typing letters on 

embedded keypad.

Type the letters in a 

normal manner.

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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key

Description

Windows key

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the 

Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. 

It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of 

functions:

<

>: Open or close the Start menu

<

> + <D>: Display the desktop

<

> + <E>: Open Windows Explore

<

> + <F>: Search for a file or folder

<

> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

<

> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a 

network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a 

network domain)

<

> + <M>: Minimizes all windows

<

> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

<

> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

<

> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

<

> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center

<

> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box

<

> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the 

desktop

<

> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by 

using Windows Flip 3-D

<

> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select 

Windows Sidebar

<CTRL> + <

> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a 

network)

<CTRL> + <

> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through 

programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows, 

some shortcuts may not function as described.

Application 

key 

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; 

it opens the application's context menu.