Acer 3400 manual Your computer

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Getting familiar with

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Contents User’s Guide FerrariPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Index TroubleshootingAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices English Your computer Page Front open view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Connectivity FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsLock keys Using the KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot key Icon Function Description Hot keysHot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Launch Keys Mail Detection Optical drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the optical disc Audio Adjusting the volumeEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsBattery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryDischarging the battery Battery-low warning Optimizing battery lifeSituation Recommended Action Power management Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Port expansion devices Printer Audio devices PC Card Expansion devicesEnglish AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Setting up a home office What to take with you Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Launch Manager System softwareBios Setup Utility Restore without a Recovery CD Disc to Disc RecoveryMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsCant eject the optical disc with my computer turned off Printer does not work Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW English English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Power English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions List of Applicable Countries TBREnglish English English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/7/16 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Index English Using 19- 20 travel International flights 60 local trips