Acer 2010 manual First things first Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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First things first

Your guides

A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer.

The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer.

This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site: www.acer.com.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard. See “A tour of your computer” on page 3 for the location of the power button.

To turn the power off, you can do any of the following:

Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu.

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Contents Acer Aspire 2010 Series Page Basic care and tips for using your computer First things first Your guidesTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Software Operating on battery powerPeripherals and options Moving with your computerAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TroubleshootingEnglish Your computer Page Open view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view Description Ieee 1394 port Connects Ieee 1394 devices Bottom view Features Display Indicators English Lock keys KeyboardEmbedded numeric keypad Shift + Windows keysFn + F3 Hot keysEuro key Touchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Ejecting the optical disc StorageEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Passwords Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsConditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterExpansion devices PC CardTo insert a PC card To remove a PC card Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page What to bring to short meetings Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerSpecial considerations Setting up a home officeTaking the computer home What to bring with youWhat to take with you Traveling with with computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Launch Manager System softwareWindows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Advanced Settings Finding and playing contentPlayer controls Navigation controlsVideo DVD settingsLanguage Album Slideshow settings Editing a video file Playing a video fileAudio create your own greatest hits CDs Copy backup your CD/DVD collectionData store files simply and easily Video your world in picturesFile type compatibility Bios Setup Utility English Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Optical drive cannot read a disc There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemEnglish Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensList of Applicable Countries TBREnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice European Union EU GeneralExposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 FCC RF safety requirementFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index PC Card Inserting Removing Ports External display Parallel