Acer 6000 Series manual Taking care of your AC adapter, Taking care of your battery pack

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•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 and vibration.

•Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

•Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer.

•Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

•Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

•Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

•Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic.

•When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

•The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

•Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.

•Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

•Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2Disconnect the AC adapter.

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 6000 seriesPage 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 English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerYour TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront open view Front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view English Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolEnglish Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationMail Detection Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons AcerMedia bay StorageHard disk Playing DVD movies Using softwareEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Region code Country or region DVD movie will automatically play after a few secondsAudio Adjusting the volumeDVI-Integrated DVI-I DVIDigital Visual InterfaceDVI-Digital DVI-D Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing the Smart Card Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Encrypt/Decrypt Change PasswordSmart Card Manager Running PlatinumKey Entering passwords Using passwordsSetting passwords Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast infrared Built-in network featureUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardPort expansion devices Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityEnglish My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsWant to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Image is not full-screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Power. I cannot eject the optical drive trayInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW English Specification Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentOptions PowerSystem English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTBR Telecommunications noticesDeclaration of Conformity List of Applicable Countries Tick noticeImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementEuropean Union EU Macrovision copyright protection noticeRegulatory Notice General USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Canada Industry Canada ICEnglish English 2004/2/26 English Index Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran