Acer 1620 Series manual Taking care of your battery pack, Cleaning and servicing

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Taking care of your battery pack

It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.

•Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of batteries.

•Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery.

•Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children.

•Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these steps:

•Turn off the computer and remove the battery.

•Disconnect the AC adapter.

•Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Refer to the chapter entitled “Frequently asked questions” on page 61 if any of the following occurs:

•You drop the computer or damage the case.

•You spill liquid on the computer.

•The computer does not operate normally.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1620 Series Page First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking 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 Description Tour of your computerFront view Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design Icon Function Description IndicatorsIcon Description Indicators on coverSpecial keys KeyboardLock keys Lock Key DescriptionEmbedded 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 Security slot Setting a passwordSecuring your computer English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningPower management English Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings 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 Launch Manager System softwareBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computerOptical drive cannot read a disc My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoAudio Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsEnvironment PowerOperating system OptionsEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of Applicable Countries TBREnglish Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection 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