Acer 1400 manual Your computer

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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
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