Acer LW80, 1670 Series manual Taking care of your computer, Taking care of your AC adapter

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Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F).

Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.

Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

Do not place objects on top of the computer.

Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.

Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

It is important that you look after your AC adapter.

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it.

Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket. Grasp and pull the plug instead.

The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1670 Series Page Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware Troubleshooting English Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewGetting familiar with your computer Front view Left view EnglishRight view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design ConnectivityExpansion Indicators # Icon Function DescriptionLock keys Using the keyboardLock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys KeyHot keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F6 Special Key Euro symbolUS dollar sign Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keysEnglish Storage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem Fast infrared Audio Securing your computer Setting a passwordSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionPower management English Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardMiscellaneous options Battery packIn-1 card reader Manufacturing Option AC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Using system utilities Acer eManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerWindows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Hot key FunctionFinding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Player controlsDVD settings CinemaLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file Editing a video fileCopy backup your CD/DVD collection MusicMode Supported Not Supported Audio create your own greatest hits CDsData store files simply and easily Video your world in picturesMultilingual operating system installation Acer Disc to Disc RecoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions AudioKeyboard and pointing device PortsPower EnvironmentOperating system OptionsEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General FCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 101 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 103 104 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices Index 106 107 108