Acer 1600 series manual Getting familiar with your computer

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First things first

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Your guides

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Basic care and tips for using your computer

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Getting familiar with your computer

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A tour of your computer

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Top view

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Front view

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Left view

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Right view

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Rear view

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Bottom view

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Features

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Display

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Indicators

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Keyboard

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Special keys

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Keyboard ergonomics

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Touchpad

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Touchpad basics

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Launch keys

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Storage

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Inserting and ejecting a diskette

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Ejecting the optical drive tray

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Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray

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Connectivity options

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Ethernet and LAN

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Fax/data modem

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Optional wireless communication

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Audio

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Adjusting the volume

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Securing your computer

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Security slot

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Passwords

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Operating on battery power

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Battery pack

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Battery pack characteristics

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Installing and removing the battery pack

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Charging the battery

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Checking the battery level

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Optimizing battery life

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Battery-low warning

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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 battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking 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 Keyboard Special keysLock 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 Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem English Optional wireless communication Audio Adjusting the volumePasswords Securing your computerSecurity slot Setting a password Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life To install a battery pack Installing and removing the battery packEnglish To remove a battery pack Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Optimizing battery lifeBattery-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 Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesEnglish Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial 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 To exit the Bios Utility Changing a passwordRemoving 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 noticeImportant safety instructions Modem noticesTelecommunications notices English Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementCanada Industry Canada IC LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Regulatory InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation USA Federal Communications Commission FCCEnglish 100 Index 102 Guide FCC notice 104