Acer Aspire 8951G, Service Manual, Page: 22 / 260

1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
3 P key / Acer
PowerSmart key Programmable key (configuration may vary by
model).
Arcade key Starts InstantOn Arcade without booting. Starts
clear.fi in Windows.
Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on or off.
4 Keyboard For entering data into the computer.
5 Acer MediaRemote
(detachable touchpad
with media console) Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse*.
Touch sensitive controls for Acer clear.fi, volume
(up, down) and media (play/ pause, previous, next,
stop).
* Touchpad becomes inactive when media console
is active.
6 Communication
indicator Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity
device status.
HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.

Charging: The light shows amber when the
battery is charging.

Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC
mode.
Power indicator Enables/disables the computer’s communication
devices (communication devices may vary by
configuration.)
7 Click buttons (left and
right) The left and right buttons function like the left and
right mouse buttons.
8 Acer Bio-Protection
Fingerprint reader Supports Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models).
9 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
10 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
NOTE:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
Table 1-1. Top View (Continued)
No Icon Item Description