Acer 1400 manual Troubleshooting

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Contents Acer Aspire 1400 series Page Contents Software Troubleshooting Page First things first Your guidesTaking 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 Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Left view Right view Eject holeRear view Bottom view Features PerformanceExpansion Display Video performanceIndicators To exit standby mode, press the power button Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Tap Execute Launch keys Storage Inserting and ejecting a disketteEjecting the optical drive tray Fax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN Page Adjusting the volume AudioUsing the Audio DJ feature ModeGetting 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 Checking the battery level Optimizing battery lifeBattery-low warning Power management Options Page External display devices External monitorUsing simultaneous display External display with s-video inputExternal input devices External keyboardExternal keypad External pointing devicePrinter Audio devices Inserting a card Expansion devicesPC Card slots Disconnecting USB devices Ejecting a cardAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long 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 Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Setup UtilityMain Advanced Security Setting a password Enter key. The Set Password box appearsRemoving a password Changing a passwordOthers Boot Exit Software Troubleshooting Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio from the computer Floppy drive cannot access a diskette Refer to the Windows Help and Support and the modem manual Error messages Display device mismatchError 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 FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Telecommunications noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRImportant safety instructions Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Appendix B Notices Index USB Diskette Display 100