Acer 1600 series manual Setting up a home office

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68	Moving with your computer

Setting up a home office

If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter. This will allow you to travel lighter, as you can keep an AC adapter in each location.

You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home, such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse and printer.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1600 series Page Getting familiar with your computer Peripherals and options Software English First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Xii Your computer Page Tour of your computer Top viewClick buttons Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay Video performanceIndicators Icon Function Description Battery Charge Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Windows keyHotkeys Fn-F3Euro key Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Right Way scroll Tap Left button Key Button Access Launch keys Description Default application User-programmable Storage Inserting and ejecting a disketteEjecting 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 Adjusting the volume AudioSecurity slot PasswordsSecuring your computer Setting a password Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack To install a battery packEnglish Charging the battery To remove a battery packBattery-low warning Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life English Power management English Options Page External display devices Video External input devices External keyboardExternal keypad English External pointing device Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC CardEnglish USB devices Ieee 1394 devices AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Key component upgrades Memory upgradeEnglish Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat 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 Traveling with the computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page System software Launch ManagerBios Utility Navigating the Bios UtilitySetting a password Removing a password To exit the Bios UtilityChanging a password Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions If it is lit, check the followingThere 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 FCC notice Use conditionsTelecommunications notices Important safety instructionsModem notices English Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRegulatory Information Canada Industry Canada ICUSA Federal Communications Commission FCC Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationEnglish 100 Index 102 Guide FCC notice 104