Acer 1620 Series manual Euro symbol

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18	Getting familiar with your computer

The Euro symbol

If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.

To verify the keyboard type:

1Click on Start, Control Panel.

2Double-click on Regional and Language Options.

3Click on the Language tab and click on Details.

4Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States- International and click on OK.

5Click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol:

1Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

2Open a text editor or word processor.

3Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.

Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to http://www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/ faq12.htm for more information.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1620 Series Page 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 SoftwareTroubleshooting English Your computer Page Front view Tour of your computerDescription Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionIndicators on cover Icon DescriptionKeyboard Special keysLock 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 Securing your computer Setting a passwordSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionPower management English Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardMiscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer 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 Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computerKeyboard does not respond My external microphone does not workOptical drive cannot read a disc Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions AudioKeyboard and pointing device PortsPower EnvironmentOperating system OptionsEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish 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-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking English Index Troubleshooting English Index