Acer 1600 series manual Your computer

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Getting familiar with

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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 Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter 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 Special keys KeyboardLock 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 Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem English Optional wireless communication Audio Adjusting the volumeSecuring your computer PasswordsSecurity slot Setting a password Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life To install a battery pack Installing and removing the battery packEnglish To remove a battery pack Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Checking the battery levelBattery-low warning 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 Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter 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 meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations 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 Changing a password To exit the Bios UtilityRemoving 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 noticeModem notices Important safety instructionsTelecommunications 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