Acer CQ60 manual First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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First things first

Your guides

A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire com- puter.

The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer.

This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site: www.acer.com.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard. See “A tour of your computer” on page 3 for the location of the power button.

To turn the power off, you can do any of the following:

Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu.

Push the power button.

To use this method, you must change the Power Management settings in Control Panel. See Windows Help for more information.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1800 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 Battery powerPeripherals and options Moving with your computerAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 103 TroubleshootingPage Your computer Page Open view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Front view English Left viewRight view Rear view Bottom view Connectivity FeaturesPerformance MultimediaExpansion Display Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock keys KeyboardShift + Windows keysFn + F1 Function keysEuro key Touchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Description Default ApplicationEnglish Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk Optical driveConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem English Audio Aspire Media Console Passwords Securing your computerSecurity slot Battery power Page Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Maximizing battery lifeTo install a battery pack Installing and removing the battery packTo remove a battery pack Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Optimizing battery lifeBattery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterExpansion devices PC CardTo insert a PC card To remove a PC card Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page What to bring to short meetings Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerSpecial considerations Setting up a home officeTaking the computer home What to bring with youWhat to take with you Traveling with with computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Acer eManager System utilityLaunch Manager Features and Benefits Instant-on ArcadeCinema Music AlbumFile type compatibility Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Arcade remote controller Album Mode Music Mode Advanced Settings Finding and playing contentArcade controls Navigation controlsPlayer controls DVD settings CinemaVideo Language Album Slideshow settings Video Playing a video fileEditing a video file Burner Copy backup your CD/DVD collectionMusic TVOptionalAudio create your own greatest hits CDs Data store files simply and easilyVideo your world in pictures DVD/ Svcd DTS Bios Setup Utility Software Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Optical drive cannot read a disc There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Keyboard does not respondWant to set up my location to use the internal modem English Specifications Page Display and Video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsPower PortsOptions English Appendix B 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 English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice European Union EU GeneralExposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 FCC RF safety requirement101 2004/7/5 Index 104