Acer Aspire 5236, Service Manual

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Chapter 1 11
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the
computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can access the
Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
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Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
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Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
Icon Function Description
Power Indicates the computer's power
status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery
status.
Icon Function Description
Wireless LAN
communication button/
indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the
status of wireless LAN communication.
Bluetooth communication
button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status
of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)
3G 3G WWAN
communication button/
indicator Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Indicates the
status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain
models)
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data
backup.
VOL+ Volume up Increases the sound volume.
VOL- Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
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