Acer 1350 series, 1300 Series manual 32Operating on battery power

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32Operating on battery power

When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation:

Situation

Recommended Action

 

 

The AC adapter and a power outlet are available.

1.Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the mains power supply.

2.Save all necessary files.

3.Resume work.

Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly.

An extra fully charged battery pack is available.

1.Save all necessary files.

2.Close all applications.

3.Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer.

4.Replace the battery pack.

5.Turn on the computer and resume work.

The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack.

1.Save all necessary files.

2.Close all applications.

3.Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1300 series As1300E.book Page ii Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Contents Peripherals and options Troubleshooting As1300E.book Page vi Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your battery pack Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing As1300E.book Page x Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Your computer As1300E.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Tour of your computer Front view4Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view CD-ROM drive for reading CDsRear view Bottom view Features Display Video performanceSimultaneous display Indicators # Description Keyboard Special keysLock keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Key Description Windows keyHotkeys Fn + Page DownKeyboard ergonomics Euro keyTouchpad Touchpad basicsTop of the key to scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down Launch keys User. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch ManagerStorage Inserting and ejecting a disketteEjecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem As1300E.book Page 24 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Audio Passwords Securing your computerSecurity slot Power As1300E.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack To install a battery packOptimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning32Operating on battery power Power management As1300E.book Page 34 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Options As1300E.book Page 36 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM External display devices External input devices External keyboardExternal keypad External pointing device Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC CardAs1300E.book Page 43 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM USB devices Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeHard disk upgrade As1300E.book Page 48 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Computer As1300E.book Page 50 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software As1300E.book Page 58 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM System software Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Setup UtilityStartup menu Date and TimeBoot Device Save and Reboot Exit menuExit No Save Default Settings Troubleshooting As1300E.book Page 66 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Floppy disk drive cannot read a disketteWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Optical drive cannot read a discPrinter does not work As1300E.book Page 70 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Specifications As1300E.book Page 72 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoEnvironment Weight and dimensionsPower Operating systemAppendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Use conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTelecommunications notices TBRImportant safety instructions Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement As1300E.book Page 81 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PMAs1300E.book Page 82 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Index Upgrading Speakers Troubleshooting As1300E.book Page 86 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM
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