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.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock

When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are

in uppercase.

Num Lock

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.

The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic

<Fn> + <F11>*

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>

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

+ <F12>

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 Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on

Type numbers in a normal

manner.

embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys

Hold <Shift> while using cursor-

Hold <Fn> while using

control keys.

cursor-control keys.

on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys

Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

Type the letters in a

embedded keypad.

normal manner.

* only for certain models

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Windows keys

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

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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

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

key

it opens the application's context menu.