Acer 1620 Series First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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First things first

Your guides

A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer:

The Just for startersposter shows you how to set up your computer.

This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

For more information on Acer’s products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http://www.acer.com.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard.

To turn the power off, you can do any of the following:

Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu.

Push the power button.

To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help and Support for more information.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1620 Series Page Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Software Moving with your computerTroubleshooting English Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayConnectivity Human-centric designExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsIcon Description Indicators on coverLock Key Description KeyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffKey Description Windows keysHot Key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Euro symbol Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch keys Launch Key Default ApplicationStorage Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive trayEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Audio Setting a password Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Maximizing the batterys lifeInstalling and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningPower management English Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesBattery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page Launch Manager System softwareBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page There is no audio coming from my computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screenMy external microphone does not work Keyboard does not respondOptical drive cannot read a disc Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemRequesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storagePorts Weight and dimensionsAudio Keyboard and pointing deviceOptions PowerEnvironment Operating systemEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensList of Applicable Countries TBREnglish Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice European Union EU GeneralExposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 FCC RF safety requirementFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking English Index Troubleshooting English Index