Acer 3630 manual Taking care of your computer, Taking care of your AC adapter

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

Use the Windows shutdown command

Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.

Use the power button

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

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 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF).

Do not subject 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.

Never place objects on top of 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 foot 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.

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 3630 SeriesPage Disposal instructions First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Icon Description Closed front viewIcon Item Description Left viewRight view Rear view Base view Specifications English English Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardKey Description Windows keysHotkeys Fn + F2 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1EManager on Fn + F3US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eRecovery Using the system utilitiesAcer eSettings Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Album Mode Video Mode Music Mode TV Mode Arcade remote control for selected modelsArcade Main Cinema Mode Arcade controls Finding and playing contentAdvanced Settings Player controls CinemaNavigation controls Language DVD settingsVideo Album Slideshow settings Video Authoring VideoPlaying a video file Burner MusicInstant Replay TV for selected modelsRecorded TV Using TeleText FunctionsScheduling Recordings TV PreviewChannels TV SettingsTV Signal File type compatibility Mode Supported Not supportedTaking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network featurePC Card slot Installing memoryInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardBoot sequence Bios utilityPassword Enable disk-to-disk recoveryRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Create backup Power managementAcer eRecovery Create factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDError messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries TBREnglish Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 ZL6 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking CD-ROM IndexEnglish