Acer 1600 series manual Battery power

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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 What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short 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 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