Aspire Digital 1410 What to bring with you, Special considerations, Setting up a home office

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1 Getting to know your Aspire

What to bring with you

Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you:

AC adapter and power cord

The printed user’s guide

Special considerations

Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:

Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you.

If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat.

Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.

Setting up a home office

If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home.

If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse.

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Contents Aspire 1410/1680 Series Page First things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Contents Customizing my computer Troubleshooting my computerAppendix a Specifications IndexAspire Page Description Aspire tourFront view Getting to know your Aspire Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock Key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F6 US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Description Default Application Launch keysGetting to know your Aspire Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Optical drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the CD or DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionAudio Power managementAdjusting the volume Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your Aspire Preparing the computerWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lockSetting a password English Computer Page Modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Network Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardIn-1 card reader Manufacturing Option Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Memory upgradeEnglish Using system utilities Acer eManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerAspire Arcade CinemaAlbum MusicMode Supported Not Supported File type compatibilityWindows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Hot key FunctionFinding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Player controlsDVD settings CinemaLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file Editing a video fileCopy backup your CD/DVD collection MusicVideo your world in pictures Audio create your own greatest hits CDsData store files simply and easily Restore without a Recovery CD Acer Disc to Disc RecoveryMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit English My computer Page Image is not full-screen Frequently-asked questionsNothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Infrared port does not work CD or DVD drive cannot access a discKeyboard does not respond Printer does not work Troubleshooting tipsWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionRequesting service ITWBefore you call English Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight with batteryAudio PortsEnvironment DimensionsPower SystemEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index DVD Warranty