Acer 1640Z, M1640 manual Left view, # Icon Description

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# Icon	Item	Description
7	Microphone jack	Accepts input from external
		microphones.

8	Headphones/speakers/	Connects to audio line-out devices
	line-out jack	(e.g., speakers, headphones).

9	USB 2.0 port	Connect to USB 2.0 devices
		(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

10	Latch	Locks and releases the lid.

Left view

English

#	Item	Description
1	Optical drive	Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending
		on the optical drive type.

2	LED indicator	Lights up when the optical drive is active.

3	Optical drive	Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
	eject button

4	Emergency	Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned
	eject hole	off.

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 1640 SeriesPage Disposal instructions First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page Front view An Aspire tourDescription Icon Description Closed front view# Icon Description Left viewRear view Right viewIcon Item Description Base view Specifications English English Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHotkeys Windows keysKey Description Fn + F2 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1EManager on Fn + F3Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusScan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade modeSettings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Audio SettingsNavigation controls Arcade controlsPlayer controls Virtual keyboard Background modeCinema Album Slide show settingsEditing pictures Playing a video file VideoSnapshot Editing videoMake DVDs MusicAuthoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBPC Card slot Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardInserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Boot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesAcer eRecovery Power managementRestore from backup Create backupCreate factory default image CD Change password Re-install bundled software without CDEnglish Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries TBREnglish Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 ZL8 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking CD-ROM IndexEnglish

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1640Z, M1640, 1640 specifications

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