Acer M1640, 1640Z manual Important safety instructions

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3This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing.

4Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service.

5This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line.

6Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.

7Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing.

8This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service.

Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.

1Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a water-moistened cloth for cleaning.

3Do not use this product near water.

4Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.

5Slots and openings are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

6This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

7Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 1640 SeriesPage Disposal instructions Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Operation conditions Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently asked questions onContents Page Page Page Description An Aspire tourFront view Icon Description Closed front view# Icon Description Left viewIcon Item Description Right viewRear view 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 keyboardKey Description Windows keysHotkeys Fn + F3 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 EManager onUS dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys 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 Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade modeAudio Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Display SettingsPlayer controls Arcade controlsNavigation controls Virtual keyboard Background modeCinema Editing pictures Slide show settingsAlbum Editing video VideoPlaying a video file SnapshotAuthoring CD/DVDs MusicMake DVDs File type compatibility Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBPC Card slot Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardEjecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using softwareAcer eRecovery Power managementCreate factory default image CD Create backupRestore from backup Change password Re-install bundled software without CDEnglish Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensList of applicable countries TBREnglish Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU 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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