Acer 1300 Series First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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First things first

Your guides

A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer.:

The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer.

This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site www.global.acer.com.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard.

To turn the power off, you can do any of the following:

Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu.

Push the power button.

To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help for more information.

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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 Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery packTaking 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 Front view Tour of your computer4Getting familiar with your computer Left view CD-ROM drive for reading CDs Right viewRear view Bottom view Features Video performance DisplaySimultaneous display Indicators # Description Special keys KeyboardLock keys Embedded keypad Key Description Windows key Windows keysFn + Page Down HotkeysEuro key Keyboard ergonomicsTouchpad basics TouchpadTop of the key to scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down User. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager Launch keysInserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEjecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem As1300E.book Page 24 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Audio Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity slot Power As1300E.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Maximizing the batterys lifeTo install a battery pack Installing and removing the battery packBattery-low warning Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Optimizing battery life32Operating 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 keyboard External input devicesExternal keypad External pointing device Printer Audio devices PC Card Expansion devicesAs1300E.book Page 43 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM USB devices Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesHard 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 long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting up a home office What to take with you Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software As1300E.book Page 58 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Launch Manager System softwareNavigating the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup UtilityDate and Time Startup menuBoot Device Exit menu Save and RebootExit No Save Default Settings Troubleshooting As1300E.book Page 66 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Floppy disk drive cannot read a diskette There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Keyboard does not respondOptical drive cannot read a disc Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work As1300E.book Page 70 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Specifications As1300E.book Page 72 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageOperating system Weight and dimensionsPower EnvironmentAppendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC noticeTBR Modem noticesTelecommunications notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementAs1300E.book Page 81 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM LCD pixel statementAs1300E.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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