Indicators; Easy-Launch Buttons; Productivity Keys (Only For Certain Models) - Acer TravelMate 6593 Series Service Manual

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the
computer cover is closed.
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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 beside 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.
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Acer Empowering
Technology
Web browser
Mail
P Programmable key

Productivity keys (only for certain models)

Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more
secure, smarter and easier way to work.
K Lock key - runs the Windows
equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you only need to swipe your finger to log into Windows
K
Presentation key - minimizes open application windows and prepares the display for impressive
presentations.
K Sync key - instantly synchronizes your computer system to an external storage device, for convenient
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Function
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is
activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is
activated.
Power Indicates the computer's power
status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery
status.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth
(Manufacturing option) communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
(Manufacturing option) communication.
Function
®
lock function to lock the notebook when you step out. If the laptop is
Description
Description
Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user-
programmable)
Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Email application (user-Programmable)
User-programmable
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again.
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