Acer Aspire 1690 manual Keyboard does not respond

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The keyboard does not respond.

Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB 2.0 port on the rear or left of the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorised service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.

The infrared port does not work.

Check the following:

Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 metre apart.

Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Nothing should be blocking the ports.

Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer).

During the POST, press <F2> to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled.

Make sure both devices are IrDA-compliant.

The printer does not work.

Check the following:

Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.

Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer.

During POST, press <F2> to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled.

I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.

To properly use your communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location:

1Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2Double-click on Modems.

3Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location.

Refer to the Windows manual.

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User’s Guide Aspire 1690 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently-asked questions on Cleaning and servicingVii Viii Appendix a Regulation & safety notices Troubleshooting my computerPage An Aspire tour Front viewDescription Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Microprocessor SpecificationsWeight with battery Power Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Fn-F11 Using the keyboardLock keys Lock Key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffWindows keys Hot keys Fn-F8 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F7US dollar sign Euro SymbolLaunch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Acer GridVista Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your Notebook Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to take to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Special considerations What to take with youTraveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsEnglish Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Fast Infrared Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotInstalling memory Password Bios UtilityBoot sequence Disc to Disc Recovery enableUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Power management Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Advanced Settings Finding and playing contentArcade controls Navigation controlsPlayer controls Cinema DVD settingsLanguage Album Slideshow settings Video Playing a video fileEditing a video file Copy backup your CD/DVD collection MusicBurner Audio create your own greatest hits CDs Data store files simply and easilyVideo your world in pictures Create backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDAcer disc-to-disc recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensList of Applicable Countries TBRFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirementEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/6/1 English Page CD-ROM