Acer CQ60 manual Taking care of your computer, Taking care of your AC adapter

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Note: If the operating system freezes, or locks up, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F).

Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.

Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

Do not place objects on top of the computer.

Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.

Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

It is important that you look after your AC adapter.

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it.

Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from a power strip or wall outlet. Grasp and pull the plug instead.

The total ampere rating for all equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating of the power strip.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1800 Series Page Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Contents Battery power Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer SoftwareTroubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 103Page Your computer Page Tour of your computer Open viewGetting familiar with your computer Front view Left view EnglishRight view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityExpansion Display Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Keyboard Lock keysWindows keys Shift +Function keys Fn + F1Euro key Touchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Description Default Application Launch keysEnglish Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem English Audio Aspire Media Console Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity slot Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing battery life Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack To install a battery packCharging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life To remove a battery packBattery-low warning Power management English Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesPC Card Expansion devicesTo insert a PC card To remove a PC card Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsSetting up a home office Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Special considerationsTraveling with with computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page System utility Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Instant-on Arcade Features and BenefitsCinema Album MusicFile type compatibility Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Arcade remote controller Album Mode Music Mode Finding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Arcade controlsPlayer controls Cinema DVD settingsVideo Language Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file VideoEditing a video file Copy backup your CD/DVD collection MusicTVOptional BurnerData store files simply and easily Audio create your own greatest hits CDsVideo your world in pictures DVD/ Svcd DTS Bios Setup Utility Software Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and VideoWeight and dimensions PowerPorts EnvironmentOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102101 2004/7/5 Index 104