Acer 1400 manual Index

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Index

A

AC adapter
	caring for ix
ACPI	38
audio	26
	connecting externally	45
	controlling volume	26
	troubleshooting 76
Audio DJ 27

B

battery bay 8
battery pack
battery-low warning					37
caring for		ix
characteristics				33
charging	35
checking charge level					36
installing		34
low conditions				37
maximizing life				33
optimizing		36
removing		35
using the first time					33
battery release latch				8
BIOS Setup Utility			63–		71
Advanced menu				65
Boot menu		70
entering	63
Exit menu		71
Main menu		64
navigating		63
Others menu			69
Security menu				66
bottom view	8
brightness
hotkeys	17

C

caps lock 14
on indicator	12
care
AC adapter	ix
battery pack	ix

97

computer			viii
CD
troubleshooting					77
charging
checking level					36
cleaning
computer			ix
computer
bringing to meetings						54
caring for			viii
cleaning			ix
disconnecting					53
features			9
moving around					54
on indicator				13
security			29
setting up a home office							56
taking home				55
traveling internationally							58
traveling on local trips							57
turning off				viii
connections
audio		45
keyboard, external						43
keypad, external					43
monitor			41
mouse		43
printer		44
s-video		42
tv	42
USB	47
connectivity options					24
Ethernet			24
modem			24

D date

setting in BIOS Utility 64

diskette drive	22
display 11
hotkeys	17
performance		11
simultaneous		11
troubleshooting			75
DVD
troubleshooting			77

E

emergency eject slot 6

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Contents Acer Aspire 1400 series Page Contents Software Troubleshooting Page Your guides First things firstTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Page Your computer Page Front view Tour of your computerDescription Left view Eject hole Right viewRear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesExpansion Video performance DisplayIndicators To exit standby mode, press the power button Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Tap Execute Launch keys Inserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEjecting the optical drive tray Fax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN Page Audio Adjusting the volumeMode Using the Audio DJ featureGetting familiar with your computer Security notch PasswordsSecuring your computer Getting familiar with your computer Battery power Page Maximizing battery life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Optimizing battery life Checking the battery levelBattery-low warning Power management Options Page External monitor External display devicesExternal display with s-video input Using simultaneous displayExternal pointing device External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadPrinter Audio devices Inserting a card Expansion devicesPC Card slots Ejecting a card Disconnecting USB devicesAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Software Page System software Easy Button Navigating the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup UtilityMain Advanced Security Enter key. The Set Password box appears Setting a passwordChanging a password Removing a passwordOthers Boot Exit Software Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio from the computer Floppy drive cannot access a diskette Refer to the Windows Help and Support and the modem manual Display device mismatch Error messagesError Repaired Device Address Troubleshooting Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Operating system Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC noticeCTR Modem noticesTelecommunications notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Appendix B Notices Index USB Diskette Display 100