Acer 8471G manual Taking care of your battery pack, Cleaning and servicing

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Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.

Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2Disconnect the AC adapter.

3Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs:

the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;

the computer does not operate normally

Please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 33 .

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Contents Generic User Guide TravelMate SeriesPage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usageReplacing the battery pack Operating environment Telephone line safetyVehicles Medical devicesEmergency calls Potentially explosive environmentsDisposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable useMercury advisory Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneXii Developing good work habitsTurning 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 computerTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Xvi Contents Securing your computer Troubleshooting Touchpad Touchpad basics with fingerprint readerFunction Left Right Main touchpad Center button Button Function Left button Right Main touchpad Button Touchpad basics with two-click buttonsLock key Description Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadKeyDescription Windows keysDisplay only for certain models AudioVideo Acer PureZone only for certain modelsEnglish Acer Bio-Protection only for certain models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Acer PowerSmart key Power managementAcer eRecovery Management Click on Start All Programs Acer Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discsRestore Restore Windows from backup discs English Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimising battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningPreparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem only for certain models Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network featureHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface only for certain models Ieee 1394 port only for certain modelsExpressCard only for certain models Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Password Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Printer does not work Keyboard does not respondEnglish Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action FCC statement Regulations and safety noticesModem notices only for certain models Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensCompliant with Russian regulatory certification TBR English Declaration of Conformity for EU countries FCC RF safety requirementLCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEnglish English