Acer 1660 manual Printer, Audio devices

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Peripherals and options

Printer

Your computer supports both parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's manual for information on:

Setting up the hardware

Installing the necessary drivers in Windows

Operating instructions

To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to one of your computer's USB ports, and then wait for Windows to find the new hardware.

To connect a parallel printer, first shut down the operating system. Connect the printer to the parallel port, and then restart the computer. Wait for Windows to find the new hardware.

Audio devices

Your computer offers built-in stereo speakers. See the section entitled “Audio” on page 25 for more information on these features. However, in addition to the integrated devices, the two audio ports on the rear side of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output devices.

You can plug an external microphone into your computer's microphone-in jack. This offers the convenience of greater freedom of movement, as well as improved audio input quality.

Connect headphones to the headphone jack for private listening and improved audio output quality.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1660 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 Peripherals and options Moving with your computerTroubleshooting SoftwareEnglish Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewGetting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionKeyboard Lock keysDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Fn-F3Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F6 Euro symbol Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keysStorage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem Audio Securing your computer Security slotSetting a password English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing 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 packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade 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 Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Multilingual operating system installation OneButton Recovery OBRRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen My external microphone does not work There is no audio coming from my computerKeyboard does not respond Optical drive cannot read a disc Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions Keyboard and pointing devicePorts EnvironmentOperating system PowerOptions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index Connecting Utility Bios Setup English English
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