Acer 1620 Series manual Contents

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First things first Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Getting familiar with your computer

A tour of your computer Front view

Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view

Features

Indicators

Indicators on cover Keyboard

Special keys Touchpad

Touchpad basics Launch keys Storage

Ejecting the optical drive tray

Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options

Ethernet and LAN Fax/Data modem

Audio

Securing your computer Security slot

Operating on battery power

Battery pack

Battery pack characteristics

Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery

Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life Battery-low warning

Power management

Peripherals and options

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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 Front view Tour of your computerDescription Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayHuman-centric design ConnectivityExpansion 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 Securing your computer Setting a passwordSecurity slot English Battery power Page Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Maximizing the batterys lifeInstalling and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing 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 devicesMiscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling 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 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 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-screenKeyboard does not respond My external microphone does not workOptical drive cannot read a disc Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore 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 Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio 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