Acer 1300 Series, 1350 series manual Contents

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First things first	vii
Your guides	vii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	vii

Getting familiar with your computer	1
A tour of your computer	3
Front view	3
Left view	5
Right view	6
Rear view	7
Bottom view	8
Features	9
Display	10
Indicators	11
Keyboard	13
Special keys	13
Keyboard ergonomics	17
Touchpad	18
Touchpad basics	18
Launch keys	20
Storage	21
Inserting and ejecting a diskette	21
Ejecting the optical drive tray	21
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray	22
Connectivity options	23
Ethernet and LAN	23
Fax/data modem	23
Audio	25
Securing your computer	26
Security slot	26
Passwords	26

Operating on battery power	27
Battery pack	29
Battery pack characteristics	29
Installing and removing the battery pack	30
Charging the battery	31
Checking the battery level	31
Optimizing battery life	31
Battery-low warning	31
Power management	33

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