Packard Bell F10 manual Guide

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Quick Start & Troubleshooting
Guide
TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S
Important Information	4
Getting to know your computer	5
Turning your Computer On and Off	5
External Features	6
Control Panel	8
Keyboard Panel	9
Touchpad	10
Optical Drive	10
Computer Basics	12
Safety and Comfort	12
Safety Precautions	12
Health Precautions	12
Power Supply	13
AC Power Adapter	13
Battery Power	14
Upgrading your Computer	16
First steps on the Net	17
Get Connected!	17
Wi-Fi	17
Surf the Net!	19
Helpdesk	20
Your Operating System	20
Safe Computing	20
Security	20
Diagnose & Repair	22
Top Troubleshooting Cases	22
Miscellaneous Troubleshooting	24
Packard Bell Limited Warranty	28
Regulatory Information	32
Index	35

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Contents Page Copyright Notice QU I C K SE T U PGuide FreeDOS Operating System IM P O R T a N T in F O R M a T I O NThank you for purchasing a Packard Bell computer Packard Bell Website Packard Bell SupportGE T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R C O M P U T E R Turning your Computer On and OffForced Shutdown External Features Display and Audio Ports PrecautionsCommunication Ports Expansion PortsECO Button Wifi ButtonPower Button Control PanelKeyboard panel includes the following features Keyboard PanelFunction Keys Drive busy lamp optional Lights when TouchpadOptical Drive Touchpad TipsPrecautions CO M P U T E R BA S I C S Safety and ComfortSafety Precautions Health PrecautionsPower Supply AC Power AdapterConnecting the AC Adapter Handling the Battery Battery PowerBattery Life Extending Battery LifeChanging the Battery If the battery leaksDisposing of the Battery Cmos Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor BatteryUpgrading Your Computer Cable Wi-FiFirst Steps on the NET Get ConnectedDiagram of a network using a router Installation Speed and SimplicityAccess point or router Wireless ReceiverPackard Bell Website Surf the NetSecurity HE L P D E S KYour Operating System Safe ComputingBeware of e-mail attachments What is a Personal Firewall?What is Spyware? Tips to Avoid VirusesDownload and Run anti-spy Tools Top Troubleshooting CasesHow Do I Know when my Computer Is at Risk? Diagnose & RepairHelpdesk Upon Startup, My Computer Emits a Continuous Beeping Sound Miscellaneous TroubleshootingMy Keyboard Does Not Work Display Is Not Centred or Gets WavyMy Computer Has no Sound InternetYou Cannot Connect to the Internet My Printer Does not Work You are using a DSL or cable connectionYou Cannot Send or Receive E-mails PrinterAdding Software SoftwareAdditional Software PA C K a R D be L L LI M I T E D WA R R a N T Y Type Faulty Cluster Specifically for batteriesSpecifically for Liquid Crystal Display LCD screens Limitation of Liability Service & Support Intervention RE G U L a T O R Y in F O R M a T I O N BABT’s Apparatus Approval Power SupplyPower Cables Building SupplyQuick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Microphone D EInternet Control devicesViruses SecuritySupport Upgrading

Guide

TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S

Important Information

Getting to know your computer

Computer Basics

Helpdesk