Acer 2010 manual Taking care of your computer, Taking care of your AC adapter

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Push the power button.

To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help for more information.

Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F).

Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.

Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

Do not place objects on top of the computer.

Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.

Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

It is important that you look after your AC adapter.

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it.

Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from a power strip or wall outlet. Grasp and pull the plug instead.

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Contents Acer Aspire 2010 Series Page First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Contents Operating on battery power Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer SoftwareTroubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexEnglish Your computer Page Tour of your computer Open viewGetting 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 Keyboard Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Windows keys Shift +Hot keys Fn + F3Euro key Touchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical discEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem Audio Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packConditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesPC Card Expansion devicesTo insert a PC card To remove a PC card Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsSetting up a home office Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Special considerationsTraveling with with computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page System software Launch ManagerWindows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Finding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Player controlsDVD settings VideoLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file Editing a video fileCopy backup your CD/DVD collection Audio create your own greatest hits CDsVideo your world in pictures Data store files simply and easilyFile type compatibility Bios Setup Utility English Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workEnglish Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index PC Card Inserting Removing Ports External display Parallel