Acer 1510 Series manual Taking care of your computer, Taking care of your AC adapter

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Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F).

Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.

Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

Do not place objects on top of the computer.

Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.

Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

It is important that you look after your AC adapter.

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it.

Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket. Grasp and pull the plug instead.

The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1510 Series User’s GuidePage Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware Troubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexEnglish Computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewGetting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay Indicators English Special keys KeyboardLock keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Hot keys Keyboard ergonomics Euro keyTouchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Launch keys Storage Inserting and ejecting a disketteEjecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem Audio Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity slot Power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsInstalling and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardEnglish Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Moving with your Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page System software Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenThere is no audio coming from my computer Optical drive cannot read a disc English Specifications Page Microprocessor Keyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensions Options Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsTBR English English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/3/15 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index English Adjusting