Acer Aspire 1350 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 computer.:

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 1350 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 TroubleshootingEnglish Your computer Page Front view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Indicators English Keyboard Special keysLock keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Hot keys Euro key Keyboard ergonomicsTouchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Inserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive trayEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Passwords Securing your computerSecurity slot 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 Hard disk upgrade English 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 softwareBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsThere is no audio coming from my computer Optical drive cannot read a disc 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 ConformityExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Index English Volume Connecting Adjusting Utility Bios Setup Windows keys