Acer 1620 Series manual Getting familiar with your computer

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Getting familiar with your computer

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Power button

Turns the computer on and off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Launch keys

Buttons for launching frequently used

 

 

 

 

programs. See“Launch keys” on page 21

 

 

 

 

for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your

 

 

 

 

hands when you use the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Click buttons &

The left and right buttons function like

 

 

 

4-way scroll key

the left and right mouse buttons; the 4-

 

 

 

 

way scroll key scrolls the contents of a

 

 

 

 

window up, down, left and right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

 

 

 

 

functions like a computer mouse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ventilation slot

Enables the computer to stay cool, even

 

 

 

 

after prolonged use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Acer Aspire 1620 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 SoftwareTroubleshooting English Your computer Page Description Tour of your computerFront view Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design Indicators Icon Function DescriptionIndicators on cover Icon DescriptionLock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keysStorage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem Audio Security slot Setting a passwordSecuring your computer English Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionPower management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen There is no audio coming from my computerOptical drive cannot read a disc My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsAudio PortsOperating system PowerEnvironment OptionsEnglish 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 CountriesEnglish 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 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking English Index Troubleshooting English Index