Acer 1400 manual Contents

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First things first Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

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Getting familiar with your computer

A tour of your computer Front view

Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view

Features

Display Indicators Keyboard

Special keys Keyboard ergonomics

Touchpad Touchpad basics

Launch keys Storage

Inserting and ejecting a diskette Ejecting the optical drive tray

Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax/data modem

Audio

Adjusting the volume Using the Audio DJ feature

Securing your computer Security notch Passwords

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

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Contents Acer Aspire 1400 series Page Contents Software Troubleshooting Page Your guides First things firstBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter 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 Keyboard Special keysLock 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 Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem Page Audio Adjusting the volumeMode Using the Audio DJ featureGetting familiar with your computer Passwords Securing your computerSecurity notch Getting familiar with your computer Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing battery life 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 Expansion devices PC Card slotsInserting a card Ejecting a card Disconnecting USB 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 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 statementYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Appendix B Notices Index USB Diskette Display 100