How To Use Keyboard In Tablet Mode on SPIN 5

SudeepM

Hi there, I am using a SPIN 5 laptop 2 in 1. But since I have an external monitor attached, i would like to use just the keyboard of the laptop while it is in the tablet mode rather than using an external keyboard. I like the Acer Spin 5 keyboard. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

JackE

What is the full model number of your Spin5 2in1? SP51x_xx. Jack E/NJ

SudeepM

Hi JackE, thanks. The number is ACER SP513-52N -55LV

JackE

Try pressing the FN+F5 external monitor toggle key combination till both the tablet screen and external screen on both on. Jack E/NJ

SudeepM

I am able to duplicate the screen on both the laptop and the external monitor, thats not the problem. I am wondering that if I want to use just the keyboard of the laptop while it is in tablet mode and use the external monitor as the only monitor as a possibility, because as soon as i fold the laptop in the tablet, its physical keyboard stops working.

thanks!

JackE

Are you talking about tent mode vs laptop mode? Why not simply toggle just the lid screen off in laptop mode? Jack E/NJ

billsey

You are correct, when the laptop is swiveled to more than 180° between the base and the screen, so tent mode or tablet mode, the keyboard is disabled. That keeps you from accidentally typing something when you have the keyboard inverted. I believe it's a hardware cutout and not changeable with software. You can do as JackE suggests and use the machine in laptop mode to keep the keyboard active.

SudeepM

ok.. Thank you!