Acer 1600 series manual Index

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Index

A

ACPI	43
audio	32
	connecting externally	54
	controlling volume	32
	troubleshooting 80

B

battery bay	9
battery lock/unlock latch				9
battery pack
battery-low warning				41
caring for		x
characteristics			37
charging		40
charging indicator 13
checking charge level				41
installing		38
low conditions			41
maximizing life			37
optimizing		41
removing		40
using the first time				37
battery release latch			9
BIOS Utility	74–		76
entering		74
navigating		74
brightness
hotkeys	18

C

caps lock 14
on indicator	13
care
battery pack	x
computer	ix
CD
troubleshooting		81
charging
checking level		41
cleaning
computer	x
computer

bringing to meetings 66

					101
caring for		ix
cleaning		x
disconnecting				65
features		10
moving around				66
on indicator			12
security		33
setting up a home office					68
taking home			67
traveling internationally					70
traveling on local trips					69
turning off			viii
wireless communication indicator 12
connections
audio	54
external display devices					47
external input devices					49
IEEE 1394		58
keyboard, external 49
keypad, external				50
mouse	52
printer		53
s-video		48
USB	57
connectivity options				29
Ethernet		29
modem		29
wireless communication					31
D
diskette drive		25
display 11
hotkeys		17
performance			11
simultaneous			11
troubleshooting				79
DVD
troubleshooting				81
E
error messages		82
Ethernet connection				29

F

FAQ. See frequently-asked questions floppy drive 25

troubleshooting 80 frequently-asked questions 79 front view 5

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Contents Acer Aspire 1600 series Page Getting familiar with your computer Peripherals and options Software English Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Xii Your computer Page Top view Tour of your computerClick buttons Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesVideo performance DisplayIndicators Icon Function Description Battery Charge Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded keypad Windows key Windows keysFn-F3 HotkeysEuro key Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Right Way scroll Tap Left button Key Button Access Launch keys Description Default application User-programmable Inserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEjecting the optical drive tray Playing DVD movies Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Fax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN English Optional wireless communication Audio Adjusting the volumeSecurity slot PasswordsSecuring your computer Setting a password Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics To install a battery pack Installing and removing the battery packEnglish To remove a battery pack Charging the batteryBattery-low warning Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life English Power management English Options Page External display devices Video External keyboard External input devicesExternal keypad English External pointing device Printer Audio devices PC Card Expansion devicesEnglish USB devices Ieee 1394 devices AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Memory upgrade Key component upgradesEnglish Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Setting up a home office What to take with you Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Launch Manager System softwareNavigating the Bios Utility Bios UtilitySetting a password Removing a password To exit the Bios UtilityChanging a password Troubleshooting Page If it is lit, check the following Frequently asked questionsThere is no audio coming from my computer Optical drive cannot read a disc Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Direct Memory Access registers Screen English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC noticeTelecommunications notices Important safety instructionsModem notices English Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRegulatory Information Canada Industry Canada ICExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation USA Federal Communications Commission FCCEnglish 100 Index 102 Guide FCC notice 104