Acer
Aspire 1690
manual
Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Error codes
Password
Launch key Default application
Euro Symbol
Indicators
Disconnecting from the desktop
Setting up a home office
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Aspire 1690 Series
User’s Guide
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First things first
Your guides
Turning your computer on and off
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Taking care of your computer
Taking care of your battery pack
Taking care of your AC adapter
Cleaning and servicing
Please refer to Frequently-asked questions on
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Viii
Troubleshooting my computer
Appendix a Regulation & safety notices
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Front view
An Aspire tour
Description
Programs. See Launch keys on
Closed front view
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Left view
Right view
Rear view
Bottom view
Specifications
Microprocessor
Weight with battery
Power
Indicators
Icon Function Description
English
Lock Key Description
Using the keyboard
Lock keys
Fn-F11
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Embedded numeric keypad
Windows keys
Hot keys
Fn-F7
Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5
Fn-F6
Fn-F8
Euro Symbol
US dollar sign
Launch key Default application
Launch keys
Touchpad
Touchpad basics
Function Left button Right Tap Button
Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray
Using a computer security lock
Adjusting the volume
Audio
Using system utilities
Acer eManager
Launch Manager
Acer GridVista
Moving around
Disconnecting from the desktop
Moving around with your Notebook
Preparing the computer
What to take to short meetings
Taking the computer home
What to bring to long meetings
What to take with you
Special considerations
Setting up a home office
Traveling with the computer
Traveling internationally with the computer
What to bring with you
Using passwords
Using a computer security lock
Securing your computer
Entering passwords
Setting passwords
English
Connectivity options
Expanding through options
Fax/Data modem
Built-in network feature
Fast Infrared
Universal Serial Bus
Ieee 1394 port
PC Card slot
Inserting a PC Card
Installing memory
Disc to Disc Recovery enable
Bios Utility
Boot sequence
Password
Playing DVD movies
Using software
Region code Country or region
Power management
Windows Arcade
Arcade Hot keys
Finding and playing content
Advanced Settings
Navigation controls
Arcade controls
Player controls
DVD settings
Cinema
Language
Album
Slideshow settings
Playing a video file
Video
Editing a video file
Music
Copy backup your CD/DVD collection
Burner
Data store files simply and easily
Audio create your own greatest hits CDs
Video your world in pictures
Acer eRecovery
Create backup
Restore from backup
Create factory default image CD
Re-install bundled software without CD
Change password
Multilingual operating system installation
Acer disc-to-disc recovery
Restore without a Recovery CD
English
My computer
Key link http//global.acer.com
Frequently-asked questions
Nothing appears on the screen
Image is not full-screen
Keyboard does not respond
Error messages
Troubleshooting tips
Error Messages Corrective Action
Requesting service
International Traveler’s Warranty ITW
Before you call
Regulation & safety notices
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer
Energy Star Guidelines Compliance
FCC notice
Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens
Modem notices
Operation conditions
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
TBR
List of Applicable Countries
For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008
Important safety instructions
English
Laser compliance statement
Macrovision copyright protection notice
LCD pixel statement
Radio Device Regulatory Notice General
FCC RF safety requirement
European Union EU
English
Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
2004/6/1
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