Acer 3400 manual Contents

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First things first Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Getting familiar with your computer

A tour of your computer

Front open view

Front view

Left view

Right view

Rear view

Bottom view

Features

Indicators

Using the Keyboard

Special keys

Touchpad

Touchpad basics

Launch Keys

Storage

Ejecting the optical disc

Audio

Adjusting the volume

Connectivity options

Ethernet and LAN

Fax/data modem

Fast infrared

Securing your computer

Using a computer security lock

Using passwords

Operating on battery power

Battery pack

Battery pack characteristics

Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery

Discharging the battery Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life Battery-low warning

Power management

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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 Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices TroubleshootingIndex 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 IndicatorsSpecial keys Using the KeyboardLock 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 Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the optical disc Audio Adjusting the volumeEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsBattery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Discharging the battery Charging the batteryChecking the battery level 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 Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory 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 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 Page Launch Manager System softwareBios Setup Utility Multilingual operating system installation Disc to Disc RecoveryRestore without a Recovery CD 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 International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call 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 ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens List of Applicable Countries TBREnglish English English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory 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