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Acer Aspire 2020 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide

Original Issue: March 2004

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Contents Acer Aspire 2020 Series Page Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first 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 Operating on battery powerPeripherals and options SoftwareTroubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexPage Your computer Page Tour of your computer Open view EnglishEnglish Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Display Indicators English Keyboard Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Windows keys Shift +Function keys Fn + F3Euro key Touchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Launch keys To eject an optical disc StorageEjecting an optical disc To load an optical disc Fax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN English Audio Aspire Media Console Security slot PasswordsSecuring your computer Battery power Page Maximizing battery life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack To install a battery packOptimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level To remove a battery packBattery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesTo insert a PC card Expansion devicesPC Card To remove a PC card Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring with you Setting up a home officeTaking the computer home Special considerationsTraveling with with computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page System software Launch ManagerAspire Arcade CinemaAlbum MusicDTS Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Finding 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 Audio create your own greatest hits CDsData store files simply and easily Video your world in picturesBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenThere is no audio coming from my computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Options English Appendix B 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 CountriesEnglish English 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-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index 100