Acer Pro Series manual Taking care of your AC adapter, Taking care of your battery pack

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Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

Never place objects on top of the computer.

Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.

When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

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 10 .

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Contents User Guide Aspire one Pro SeriesPage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usageOperating environment Replacing the battery packVehicles Medical devicesEmergency calls Potentially explosive environmentsDisposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable useMercury advisory Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits Xii Your guides How to RegisterFirst things first Product RegistrationBasic 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 packCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently asked questions onXvi Contents Securing your computer Index Page Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery ManagementLaunching Acer eRecovery Management Icon Function Description IndicatorsTouchpad Touchpad basics with two-click buttonsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Button Using a computer security lock Lock key Description Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadKey Windows keysKeyDescription ApplicationHotkey Icon Function Description HotkeysEuro symbol Special keys only for certain modelsUS dollar sign Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Printer does not work Keyboard does not respondRequesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call 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 passwordsBuilt-in network feature Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus USB Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Power managementTroubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices FCC noticeOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countries LCD pixel statementRadio device regulatory notice General Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensFCC RF safety requirement European Union EUList of applicable countries English LCD panel ergonomic specifications §Q§μe Index