Acer Aspire 2000 First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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First things first

Your guides

A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire com- puter.:

The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer.

This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site: www.acer.com.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard.

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

Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu.

Push the power button.

To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help for more information.

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Contents User’s guide Acer Aspire 2000 seriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 101 TroubleshootingEnglish Your computer Page Open view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Indicators Icon Description Scroll Lock activity Special keys Lock keys KeyboardEmbedded keypad English Windows keys Hot keys Euro key Touchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical disc Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Media Control Button Passwords Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesEnglish Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory English Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office What to take with you Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Launch Manager System softwareAspire Arcade Windows ArcadeInstant-on Arcade Lbios Setup Utility English Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsMy external microphone does not work Printer does not work English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTelecommunications notices Important safety instructionsLaser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Regulatory InformationCanada Industry Canada IC Europe EU Declaration of ConformityEnglish English English Belgium 35 GHz English English English Aube Manche Yvelines Aude English English English English Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Index 102