Acer 740 Series manual Taking care of your battery pack, Cleaning and servicing

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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.

3Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

4To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kit.

If any of the following occurs:

The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.

Liquid has been spilled into the product.

The computer does not operate normally.

Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 43.

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Contents TravelMate 740 series Page First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingContents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view Description Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelFor more information Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons AcerMedia drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the optical drive trayUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume AudioPower management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Using the fingerprint recognition sensor Securing your computerUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsEntering passwords Setting passwords My computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Customizing my computer Using system utilities Bios UtilityCustomizing my computer My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Keyboard does not respondSerial mouse does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoBattery pack Weight and dimensionsTemperature Humidity non-condensingAC adapter OptionsAppendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningYear 2000 compliance statement Index Srmrhmgexsv Qiqsv Evverx